Biology of Human Sexuality: Chapter 3

Marjorie has menorrhagia. This means she experiences:

Naila had surgery to reattach her hymen. It not only created the illusion that she was a virgin, but also improved her sex life with her husband. Naila had a:

Which model of sexual response identifies four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution?

Most American women describe the changes accompanying menstruation as:

Which of the female genitalia is an internal structure?

Researchers have determined that while a woman is menstruating:

Recent research on production of egg cells:

The current belief about anal intercourse is that it:

Contrary to what Freud believed, the center of sexual arousal in the female is the:

Which statement concerning breasts is true?

Oocytes mature during which phase of the ovarian cycle?

Female gametes begin to develop:

Audrey has been told by her gynecologist that she has cervical cancer and needs surgery and chemotherapy. The textbook authors suggest that she:

In addition to producing oocytes, the ovaries are also important for:

When embryos first begin to develop, they are:

The G-spot is a myth made up by a feminist writers.

PMS is a myth.

Studies with mice leads human sex researchers to believe that it may be possible for human women to produce new egg cells during early adulthood.

The brain plays a crucial role in sexual response.

The term genitalia refers only to the sexual and reproductive of women.

If the hymen is not intact, it means that the woman is not a virgin.

To ensure their vaginal health, women should avoid douching.

All embryos are female when their reproductive structures begin to develop.

Most American women who menstruate use tampons to absorb the flow of menstrual blood.

Fertilization of two ova simultaneously will result in identical twins.

In Elliott and Brantley's study (1997) of college students, the highest rate of faked orgasms was found among

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

The _____________ is located on the front wall of the vagina, midway between the pubic bone and the cervix on the vaginal side of the urethra.

What are the two components of the female reproductive cycle?

In order for an embryo to develop male genitals, the embryo must

Before hormones begin their action, all developing embryos appear male.

During sexual excitement, the clitoris becomes erect and swollen. This response is due to

Dolores reached menarche last year. Recently she has become alarmed because she has noticed clear, slippery, elastic secretions coming from her vagina. What may be happening here?

Which of the following can be found within the vestibule?

The phases of the ovarian cycle include all of the following EXCEPT the

The best option for women seeking accurate and thorough medical care is to seek

The term vagina refers to the external female genitalia.

The congested walls of the outer one-third of the vagina are known as the

The introitus refers to

Which of the following is NOT an unanswered question concerning female anatomy?

In the United States, the practice of trimming and shaving the pubic hair is gaining popularity.

The sole function of the clitoris is

Which of the following is TRUE about the role of hormones on libido?

The darkened area around the nipple is called the

In some cultures, blood on the sheets of a newly married couple is considered proof of the virginity of the bride.

Vaginal lubrication comes from

The terms vagina and vulva are synonymous.

Female breasts develop at puberty because of

Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by high levels of

Usually ovulation occurs

The hollow thick-walled muscular organ held in the pelvic cavity by a number of flexible ligaments is called the _______________.

At birth, an ovary will contain about half a million oocytes.

Testosterone, produced in the male's testes, causes enhanced libido in women via contact with semen.

During a typical menstruation, _______ passes through the _______.

As her menstrual flow begins, Annika feels weak, nauseated, and has severe pain in the pelvic region. These symptoms occur at no other time. A likely diagnosis is

The clitoris is the center of sexual arousal in women.

The pad of fatty tissue that covers the area of the pubic bone is called the

The center of sexual arousal in the female is the

The luteal phase is the most variable phase of the ovarian cycle.

The inner lining of the uterine walls that is filled with tiny blood vessels is the

Sheila experiences thrills of sensation when she is stroked behind her knees. For her, this area is a(n)

In females, the urethral opening is located

Approximately how much blood is expelled during the menses?

Fewer than 20% of females experience physical and behavioral changes premenstrually.

Typically most of a woman's sexual lubrication comes from

Regarding the G-spot, no specific gland or site has been found in all women.

During orgasm, the clitoris is

Just before orgasm,

Mothers nourish their infants with milk produced in lobes within the breast called

Bartholin's glands produce most of a females' sexual lubrication.

When one of her children developed an extended illness, Maureen stopped menstruating. She had no other symptoms. A likely diagnosis would be

The labia majora enclose the

White, curd-like, yeasty-smelling vaginal secretions may indicate a fungal infection that can be treated with the application of plain yogurt to the vulva and vagina.

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding is called

Most nerve endings in the vagina are found in the introitus.

An oocyte travels from the _______ to the _______ during ovulation.

According to Slater, the pressure to successfully achieve orgasm is an extension of

The folds of the labia minora meet to form the

What is the nature of the controversy that surrounds a diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome?

The part of the uterus which dilates during pregnancy is the

The number of ovarian follicles that grow during the follicular phase is

In most mammalian species, the female does all of the following EXCEPT

Fertilization normally takes place in the

__________ therapy in woman may be helpful in treating low sex drive.

The two hormones responsible for the regulation of the ovarian cycle are estrogen and oxytocin.

The ovaries produce gametes, estrogen, and progesterone.

Menses is largely made up of

In females, urine passes through the urethra which is located

One of the biological purposes of vaginal lubrication caused by sexual excitement is to

Menorrhagia is common among young women.

Which of the following is NOT a slang expression for a menstrual period?

Many women seem to care less about physical arousal and more about

A diagnosis of PMS can be made through simple lab tests.

The phases of the ovarian cycle are the

The Masters and Johnson model of sexual response does not account for the

The tapered end of the uterus that opens into the vagina is known as the

For women, the first physiological sign of sexual excitement is

Which of the following is TRUE?

A small amount of sexual lubrication is secreted at the vaginal opening by

The ovarian cycle averages _______ days in length.

Which of the following statements regarding sexual intercourse during menstruation is NOT correct?

Can a woman whose hymen is intact use a tampon?

The fallopian tubes are directly connected to the ovaries.

The word _________ refers to one's sex drive.

All of the following make up the vulva EXCEPT the

How long is the egg viable following release?

Which of the following statements about the ovaries is NOT true?

The area known as the Grafenberg spot is reportedly located

The clitoris swells by the engorgement of blood of the

Which of the following statements about the vagina is NOT correct?

Hormones that act directly on the gonads are called

How do oocytes get into the fallopian tubes?

An important difference between the clitoris and the penis is that the clitoris

Approximately what proportion of women experience at least one emotional, physical, or behavioral change during the week of menstruation?

Between the rectum and the vagina is an area of soft tissue known as the

Which one of the following statements about vaginal secretions is accurate?

Which of the following is TRUE?

Each of the following researchers has described a model for sexual response in humans EXCEPT

Which of the following is a part of the vulva?

__________ is a type of surgery which serves to artificially "restore" a woman's virginity by reattaching her hymen.

Which statement most accurately describes the process of ovulation?