Biol 360 - Biology of Human Sexuality » Spring 2022 » Module 2 Quiz Anatomy and Physiology

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Question #1
Developmentally, the penis is most similar to the _______; functionally, it is most similar to the _______.
A.   clitoris; clitoris, urethra, and vagina
B.   vagina; clitoris
C.   clitoris; clitoris
D.   clitoris, urethra, and vagina; clitoris
E.   vagina; vagina
Question #2
_______ is the shedding of part of the endometrial lining and its discharge, along with some blood, through the cervix and vagina.
A.   menstruation
B.   ovulation
C.   menopausal
Question #3
A woman who cannot feel very much during vaginal intercourse may have decreased nerve function of the
A.   cervix.
B.   perineum.
C.   mons.
D.   outer portion of her vagina.
E.   inner portion of her vagina.
Question #4
A very slim woman complains of pain during intercourse when her partner lies on top of her. The cause may be very little adipose tissue of the
A.   clitoris.
B.   labia minora.
C.   mons.
D.   introitus.
E.   pubic symphysis.
Question #5
Which of the following is not one of the structures of the vulva?
A.   Vestibule
B.   Labia minora
C.   Labia majora
D.   Anus
E.   Mons veneris
Question #6
A microscopic examination of cells from the cervix is called a
A.   laparoscopy.
B.   mammogram.
C.   pelvic exam.
D.   colposcopy.
E.   Pap test.
Question #7
The strongest arguments for circumcision of male infants focus on _______. The strongest arguments against it focus on _______.
A.   preventing tissue damage; increased risk of disease
B.   increasing sexual pleasure; tissue damage and denial of child's right to choose for himself
C.   preventing disease; tissue damage and denial of child's right to choose for himself
D.   increasing sexual pleasure; increased risk of disease
E.   preventing disease; decreasing sexual pleasure
Question #8
The spermatic cord is important in all of the following except
A.   supplying the testicles with blood.
B.   transferring sperm.
C.   supplying the testicles with nerves.
D.   regulating testicle temperature.
E.   communication between the two testicles.
Question #9
_______ are sensory nerve endings found exclusively in the penis and clitoris.
A.   Pelvic nerves
B.   Spinal reflexes
C.   Fascia
D.   Genital end-bulbs
E.   Pudendal nerves
Question #10
Which of the following statements about the foreskin is false?
A.   It covers the shaft of the penis.
B.   In adults, it can readily be pulled back.
C.   All of the choices are true; none is false.
D.   It is cylindrical in shape.
E.   It is loose skin.
Question #11
_______ is inflammation of the glans penis.
A.   Paraphimosis
B.   Penile cancer
C.   Phimosis
D.   Peyronie's disease
E.   Balanitis

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