Chapter 9—Personal Sexuality
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The instincts, behaviors, and attitudes associated with being sexual are referred to as:
a.
sexuality
c.
sexual identity
b.
gender
d.
gender identity
2. What term defines maleness and femaleness, as related to genetic, structural, and functional factors?
a.
sex
c.
sexual identity
b.
sexuality
d.
sex role
3. College students ages 18 to 25:
a.
are consistent and reliable condom users
b.
have a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections than do older individuals
c.
want schools to provide access to information about issues related to sexuality
d.
report getting information about HIV/AIDS exclusively from their schools
4. After some particularly ugly comments began circulating on campus, Dorine joined with the
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Alliance to help ensure the physical and psychological
safety of LGBT individuals. What aspect of sexual health is the focus of this Dorine’s actions?
a.
intellectual
b.
emotional
c.
physical
d.
environmental
5. An individual who was born with some degree of both male and female reproductive disorders may be
best described as:
a.
transsexual
b.
transgendered
c.
intersexual
d.
asexual
6. Lamont is a special education major and plans to work with adolescents. He is concerned that the sex
education materials that are used in most school systems may not be appropriate for the information
processing and decision making patterns of his students, so he sets about creating materials that do.
What aspect of sexual health is Lamont addressing?
a.
intellectual
b.
emotional
c.
physical
d.
environmental
7. What term refers to maleness or femaleness, as determined by a combination of anatomical and
physiological factors, psychological factors, and learned behaviors?
a.
sex
b.
gender
c.
sex role
d.
orientation
8. In the beginning, all human embryos have ____ sex organs.
a.
male
b.
female
c.
both female and male
d.
undifferentiated
9. The structures that produce reproductive cells are called:
a.
gonads
b.
follicles
c.
hormones
d.
estrogens
10. If a Y chromosome is present in the embryo, which of the following will develop?
a.
ovaries
b.
hypothalamus
c.
testes
d.
estrogen
11. The group of organs that produce hormones is known as the:
a.
reproductive system
b.
endocrine system
c.
pituitary system
d.
digestive system
12. The ovaries produce the hormones:
a.
estrogen and testosterone
b.
progesterone and testosterone
c.
estrogen and progesterone
d.
progestin and gonadotropin
13. The primary sex hormone in men is:
a.
testosterone
b.
progesterone
c.
gonadotropin
d.
estrogen
14. Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are which type of hormone?
a.
gonadotropin
b.
testosterone
c.
estrogen
d.
hypothalamus
15. The term for a girl’s first menstrual cycle is:
a.
menopause
b.
menstruation
c.
menarche
d.
maturation
16. Which phrase best describes androgyny?
a.
being of independent orientation
b.
going through an identity crisis
c.
feeling ambiguous about heterosexuality
d.
having masculine and feminine traits
17. The outer folds of skin on a woman’s genital area are called the:
a.
labia majora
b.
mons pubis
c.
labia minora
d.
urethra
18. The most sensitive spot on the female genital area is the:
a.
cervix
b.
vagina
c.
clitoris
d.
labia majora
19. The canal that leads to the primary internal female reproductive organs is the:
a.
vagina
b.
urethra
c.
perineum
d.
clitoris
20. The area between the vagina and the anus is called the:
a.
pituitary
b.
urethral opening
c.
perineum
d.
clitoris
21. The lining of the uterine wall is known as the:
a.
endoplasm
b.
endometrium
c.
menses
d.
chorionic membrane
22. Ovulation refers to the process by which:
a.
the uterine lining thickens and becomes engorged with blood
b.
the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus
c.
an egg cell is released during the menstrual cycle
d.
the uterine lining is shed during the menstrual cycle
23. The result of the shedding of the uterine lining is:
a.
menstruation
b.
PMS
c.
PMDD
d.
dysmenorrhea
24. Dysmenorrhea describes a condition of:
a.
stomach pain
b.
destructive behavior patterns
c.
painful intercourse
d.
painful menstruation
25. Dysmenorrhea is caused by the overproduction of:
a.
prostaglandins
b.
estrogen
c.
LH
d.
FSH
26. Amenorrhea is most likely to occur when body fat drops to:
a.
9% to 12%
b.
14% to 18%
c.
18% to 22%
d.
24% to 28%
27. What is the rare, potentially deadly bacterial infection primarily strikes menstruating women under the
age of 30 who use tampons?
a.
PMDD
b.
TSS
c.
PMS
d.
FSH
28. The pouch of skin that contains the testes is the:
a.
corpora cavernosa
b.
epididymis
c.
scrotum
d.
vas deferens
29. Immature sperm cells are stored in the:
a.
scrotum
b.
epididymis
c.
penis
d.
prostate gland
30. The liquid that contains sperm cells is known as:
a.
corpus spongiosum
b.
urethral fluid
c.
semen
d.
seminal vesicles
31. The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is called:
a.
circumcision
b.
prostatitis
c.
mastectomy
d.
vasectomy
32. In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, in _____ percent of
the cases, one partner said the couple had agreed to be monogamous while the other said there was no
such understanding.
a.
20
b.
30
c.
40
d.
50
33. In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, among couples
who had agreed to have sex exclusively with each other, nearly ____ percent broke this commitment.
a.
20
b.
30
c.
40
d.
50
34. Many teenage boys experience frequent erections and ejaculations during the night known as:
a.
nightmares
b.
sexual dysfunction
c.
wet dreams
d.
nocturnal malfunction
35. The primary form of sexual expression for teenagers is:
a.
celibacy
b.
masturbation
c.
oral sex
d.
repression
36. Most people report having sex for the first time between ages
a.
13 and 15
b.
15 and 17
c.
17 and 19
d.
19 and 21
37. About ____ percent of teens report experiencing same-sex attraction.
a.
5
b.
15
c.
25
d.
35
38. According to the American College Health Association, about ____ percent of college students have
not had any sexual partners in the past 12 months.
a.
13
b.
23
c.
33
d.
43
39. What percentage of college students report having a “friend with benefits” relationship?
a.
40 to 45
b.
45 to 50
c.
50 to 55
d.
55 to 60
40. The average American adult reports having sex:
a.
twice a week
b.
once a week
c.
twice a month
d.
once a month
41. “Being on the down low” refers to
a.
a man who publicly presents as heterosexual while having sex with men in secret
b.
a man being anally penetrated by more than one man during one sexual episode
c.
a woman giving oral sex to a female
d.
a woman who secretly has multiple sex partners
42. Which statement about sexual orientation is true?
a.
The majority of adults identify as bisexual.
b.
Attitudes towards sexual orientation are fairly consistent across cultures.
c.
More than one-quarter of men and women find members of their sex to be attractive.
d.
Sexual orientation is most accurately viewed as a continuum.
43. There is an old joke that there are two kinds of people: those who masturbate and those who say they
do not but do. Research indicates that ____ of women and ____ of men report they have masturbated.
a.
1 of 2; 2 of 3
b.
2 of 3; 4 of 4
c.
7 of 10; 19 of 20
d.
9 of 10; 99 of 100
44. During which period are men unable to have another orgasm?
a.
recovery
b.
arousal
c.
plateau
d.
refractory
45. A person who has a sexual fetish is most likely to obtain sexual pleasure:
a.
from an inanimate object or an asexual part of the body
b.
by observing others
c.
by inflicting physical or psychological pain
d.
by suffering physical or psychological pain
COMPLETION
1. The psychological, sociological, and physical aspects of being male or female is known as
____________________.
2. Chemical messengers that arouse cells to do specific tasks are called ____________________.
3. Hormones called ____________________ stimulate the gonads to make sex hormones.
4. ____________________ individuals combine aspects of both masculinity and femininity into their
personalities and lifestyles.
5. The ____________________ is the opening to the womb.
6. The womb is also known as the ____________________.
7. The canals that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus are called ____________________.
8. ____________________ is the discomfort that may occur from ovulation until the onset of
menstruation.
9. The male reproductive cells are called ____________________.
10. The ____________________ is the channel for both seminal fluid and urine.
11. The ____________________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra.
12. Sexual orientation is believed to arise from a complex ____________________ that includes
biological and environmental factors.
13. ____________________ is a major public health issue for individuals who are transgendered.
14. ____________________ zones are areas of the body that are sexually sensitive.
15. The most common female sexual problem is ____________________.
16. The most common male sexual problem is ____________________.
17. During the ____________________ phase of sexual response, changes begun during the excitement
phase continue and intensify.
18. ___________________ occurs when a man cannot delay his ejaculation long enough to satisfy his
partner.
19. ____________________ refers to a woman experiencing pain during intercourse.
20. ____________________ is exposing one’s genitals to an unwilling observer.
MATCHING
Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.
uterus
f.
hormones
b.
testosterone
g.
wet dreams
c.
menarche
h.
dyspareunia
d.
erogenous zones
i.
estrogen
e.
prostate gland
j.
ova
1. first menstruation
2. chemical messengers
3. male hormone
4. female hormone
5. home for developing fetus
6. produces seminal fluid
7. egg cells
8. nocturnal emissions
9. sexually sensitive areas
10. pain during intercourse
ESSAY
1. Explain how the aspects of health can enhance our sexuality.
2. Describe the male and female hormones and the role they play in puberty.
3. Compare and contrast the male and female reproductive systems.
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4. Identify four different types of sexual activity and differentiate among their modes of action.
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5. Describe the four stages of Masters and Johnson’s sexual response.