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Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America, 4/e

Brian Strong, University of California, Santa Cruz
Barbara Werner Sayad, California State University, Monterey Bay
Christine DeVault, Cabrillo College
William Yarber, Indiana University

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Fill in the Blank Quiz

Choose the correct term from the list below.

amenorrhea Bartholin's glands clitoris
dysmenorrhea endometrium erogenous zones
hormones introitus libido
orgasm ovulation pheromones
sweating asocongestion and myotonia XX


1		The part of the female anatomy that contains a high concentration of nerve endings and is the center of sexual arousal is the .


2		Located on either side of the vaginal opening are two small ducts called the , which secrete a small amount of moisture during sexual arousal.


3		The opening of the vagina is known as the .


4		The lining of the uterine wall that is filled with tiny blood vessels and is shed during menstruation is called the .


5		The release of an egg from the ovary is called .


6		Chemical substances that serve as messengers and travel through the bloodstream to regulate various functions are called .


7		The pair of chromosomes that determine the genetic sex of the female is labeled .


8		Pelvic cramping and pain during the menstrual cycle is a condition called .


9		When women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging the condition is called .


10		Certain areas of the skin that are highly sensitive to touch and have erotic associations attached to them are called .


11		Chemical substances that are secreted in animals and appear to arouse sexual interest are called .


12		Another term for sex drive is .


13		For both males and females, the physiological changes that occur during sexual excitement depend on two processes: the swelling with blood known as and muscle tension known as .


14		For women, the first sign of sexual excitement is the moistening of the vaginal walls through a process known as .


15		The rhythmic contractions of the vagina, uterus, and pelvic muscles accompanied by intensely pleasurable sensations is called .

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