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1
The Y chromosome
A)is the largest of the chromosomes.
B)appears to carry only genes related to female sexual characteristics..
C)appears to carry only genes related to male sexual characteristics.
D)appears to carry genes for nonsexually related traits.
2
Compared to females, male primates tend to have
A)lower blood pressure.
B)a smaller oxygen-carrying capacity.
C)slower recovery time from muscle fatigue.
D)larger heart and lungs.
3
The identity and role of males and females vary depending on the nature of which cultural system?
A)political system
B)economic system
C)family organization
D)All of these.
4
The categories of sex are
A)cultural classifications.
B)biological.
C)a folk taxonomy
D)None of these.
5
Sexual _____ are tied up with cultural concepts of personality and standards of beauty as well as individual psychologies.
A)attractions
B)norms
C)attitudes
D)All of these.
6
Endogamy is
A)marriage within a specified unit.
B)marriage outside a specific unit.
C)a set of cultural rules for bringing men and women together to create a family unit and for defining their behavior toward one another, their children, and society.
D)a specialized sweat gland that secretes an odorous substance thought to be related to sexual stimulation.
7
The definition of estrus is
A)a reference to the sense of smell.
B)a chemical substance secreted by an animal that conveys information and stimulates behavior responses.
C)the period of female fertility or the signals indicating this condition in nonhuman mammals.
D)the period when an egg cell matures and is capable of being fertilized.
8
For most primates, mating takes place
A)in the spring.
B)after estrus.
C)at night.
D)during estrus.
9
Compared to other primate sexual behavior how is human sex different?
A)For humans sex is a conscious act.
B)Humans have sex during times other than estrus.
C)Humans express themselves sexually according to cultural norms.
D)All of these.
10
What are some of the functions sexual behavior serves for the bonobos?
A)the promotion and sharing of food
B)the negotiation of favors
C)reconciliation after aggressive outbreaks
D)All of these.
11
In primates what is the link between sexual activity and ovulation?
A)It is an adaptive mechanism to give a species the greatest possible chance to produce offspring.
B)It is an adaptive mechanism to allow the alpha male to have first choice in partners.
C)It is an adaptive mechanism to keep species from breeding with other species.
D)It is an adaptive mechanism to keep a species from having too many offspring.
12
The sense of smell is called
A)offal.
B)odoriferous.
C)oleander.
D)olfactory.
13
Which of the following is NOT an example of human sexual dimorphism?
A)Females tend to have a greater portion of body fat.
B)Males have testicles on the outside of their body.
C)Males tend to be larger and more muscular than females.
D)Females mature faster at almost all stages of life.
14
What is the purpose of sexual dimorphism?
A)It announces when a female is in a period of fertility.
B)It categorizes humans into gender roles.
C)It draws attention to humans as individuals and announces identity.
D)All of these.
15
The apocrine glands secrete a chemical to convey sexual information. This substance is called
A)pheromone.
B)phenobarbital.
C)phenol.
D)phlebitis.
16
The culturally defined categories and characteristics of men and women is referred to as
A)sex.
B)folk taxonomies.
C)sexual dimorphism.
D)gender.
17
The incest taboo is one of many cultural universals. Another one is
A)divorce.
B)marriage.
C)formal education.
D)the right to vote.
18
Which of the following in NOT true about the incest taboo?
A)It originated as a cultural invention to prevent genetic defects.
B)Each culture determines who is sexually off-limits.
C)The incest taboo was not in effect for the royal families in some societies.
D)All of these.
19
What cultural purpose does marriage serve?
A)It creates social alliances.
B)It creates military alliances.
C)It creates economic alliances.
D)All of these.
20
The hijras of India are an example of
A)sexual dimorphism.
B)a folk taxonomy.
C)a cultural universal.
D)a taboo.





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