Health 011 - Principles of Healthful Living » Fall 2021 » Chapter 11 Study Guide

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Question #1
The term vulva refers to a woman's
A.   external genitalia collectively.
B.   clitoris.
C.   D) vaginal area.
D.   internal reproductive organs.
Question #2
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that a female should have her first gynecological visit when she
A.   at age 24.
B.   C) at age 21.
C.   between the ages of 13-15.
D.   at age 18.
Question #3
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the
A.   scrotum.
B.   foreskin.
C.   vas deferens.
D.   glans.
Question #4
Which chemical is responsible for dysmenorrhea?
A.   Estrogen
B.   Human chorionic gonadotropin
C.   Lutenizing hormone
D.   Prostaglandins
Question #5
Which of the following can interrupt the menstrual cycle?
A.   Excessive dieting
B.   Excessive exercise
C.   B) Illness
D.   All of the answers are correct.
Question #6
Ovulation occurs at the end of the ________ phase of the menstrual cycle.
A.   secretory
B.   menstrual
C.   D) pre-menstrual
D.   proliferative
Question #7
All of the following can exacerbate PMS symptoms except
A.   exercise.
B.   alcohol.
C.   smoking.
D.   B) stress.
Question #8
The hormone associated with stimulating the release of an ovum is
A.   FSH.
B.   B) estrogen.
C.   LH.
D.   progesterone.
Question #9
Dysmenorrhea is characterized by
A.   C) debilitating PMS.
B.   painful menstruation.
C.   anxiety and sadness.
D.   a lack of periods.
Question #10
Amenorrhea is clinically defined as having no periods for at least
A.   three consecutive months.
B.   two months.
C.   six weeks.
D.   one month.
Question #11
According to Masters and Johnson, the first stage of the human sexual response cycle is
A.   orgasm.
B.   plateau.
C.   excitement.
D.   resolution.
Question #12
Which of the following can cause painful intercourse?
A.   Vaginal dryness
B.   All the answers are correct.
C.   Prior injury
D.   Infection or inflammation
Question #13
Which of the following statements is not true?
A.   Sexual fantasies allow people to experience sexual situations they may not be comfortable acting out.
B.   Outercourse is a safe way for couple to engage in physical contact without risking pregnancy.
C.   Masturbation is a healthy and common expression of sexuality.
D.   According to research, only 10% of college females have masturbated.
Question #14
Unprotected oral sex can lead to the transmission of
A.   Hepatitis B.
B.   herpes.
C.   syphilis.
D.   All of the answers are correct.
Question #15
Which of the following statements regarding anal intercourse is true?
A.   Anal intercourse is practiced only by homosexual men.
B.   Anal intercourse is safer than vaginal sex for both pregnancy prevention and STI prevention.
C.   Anal intercourse is considered taboo by most young adults.
D.   Over 30 percent of males and females aged 25-44 have had anal intercourse with a partner of the opposite sex.
Question #16
Sexual orientation refers to a person's
A.   sexual ideologies.
B.   biological gender.
C.   physical and romantic attraction to others.
D.   sexual activity.
Question #17
The American Psychiatric Association defines homosexuality as
A.   a normal variant of sexual orientation.
B.   an abnormal variant of sexual orientation.
C.   a biological abnormality.
D.   a mental illness.
Question #18
The most accurate way to define bisexuality is
A.   the number of male and female sexual partners a person has had over a lifetime.
B.   a transitional phase of sexuality.
C.   being attracted to both males and females.
D.   having romantic or sexual relationships with people of the same or opposite sex.
Question #19
Implantation occurs when
A.   the sperm penetrates the egg.
B.   the blastocyst lodges in the uterus.
C.   the egg is released into the fallopian tubes.
D.   the blastocyst becomes a zygote.
Question #20
Which of the following contraceptive options also offer STI protection?
A.   Birth control pills
B.   Condoms
C.   Contraceptive Sponges.
D.   Emergency contraception
Question #21
A plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term pregnancy prevention is called a(n)
A.   intrauterine device.
B.   spermicide.
C.   cervical cap.
D.   diaphragm.
Question #22
Fertility awareness methods involve the tracking of
A.   the consistency of cervical mucus.
B.   a woman's menstrual cycle.
C.   All the answers are correct.
D.   a woman's body temperature.
Question #23
All of the following are problems associated with the withdrawal method except
A.   it requires the man to have a great deal of control.
B.   pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm even if the man doesn't ejaculate in his partner.
C.   it provides no protection from STIs.
D.   it may cause irritation or infection.
Question #24
Long-term adverse effects of birth control pills include all the following except
A.   increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
B.   increased risk for ovarian and endometrial cancers.
C.   post pill amenorrhea up to six months.
D.   increased risk for cervical and liver cancers.
Question #25
The ________ is largely responsible for producing the female orgasm.
A.   labia minora
B.   vagina
C.   labia majora
D.   clitoris
Question #26
The purpose of the ________ is to secrete seminal fluid into the ejaculatory duct.
A.   epididymis
B.   urethra
C.   seminal vesicles
D.   fallopian tubes
Question #27
Fellatio is oral stimulation of the
A.   clitoris.
B.   penis.
C.   vulva.
D.   nipples.
Question #28
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants within
A.   the ovary.
B.   the vagina.
C.   the uterus.
D.   a fallopian tube.

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