GWS 103 Quiz Answers

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LOP- Internalized oppression

"I'm not a good woman if I don't keep the house spotless in addition to my full time employment"

Click the box next to all of the statements that are true about abortion care, based the week's readings and lecture.

"cannot afford a/another child" is a common reason people report for their decision to have an abortion AND white people account for the majority of abortions that take place each year in the United States AND in terms of health outcomes, childbirth is about 14 times more dangerous than a first trimester abortion AND about 90% of abortions take place in the first trimester NOT TRUE: in countries with highly restrictive abortion laws, the rates at which people have abortions is lower AND stigma is not a relevant factor for the mental health of people who have abortions AND most abortion patients report that they are not religious AND medication abortions account for about 2/3 of all abortions that take place in the United States each year

In which reading does the author tell us that most medical schools offer 5 hours or less of LGB-specific education and little to no trans-specific education, and are often hostile places for LGBTQ students?

how Medical schools are failing the LGBTQ community

MOA- emergency contraception

inhibits or delays ovulation and prevents fertilization of the egg

gender identity

internal sense of self which develops as part of someone's personhood

sex assigned at birth

legal/administrative category to which babies are assigned based on the appearance of their external genitals

corpus spongiosum

long cylinder of tissue in the penis through which the urethra runs

MOA- fertility awareness

monitors basal body temperatures and tracks cervical mucus changes

Select ALL the advantages of barrier methods of contraception.

most are obtainable without a prescription AND protects against STIs AND no exogenous hormones

Dominic is a queer person whose sex assigned at birth is male. Dominic uses they pronouns and identifies as non-binary. Their gender expression is masculine, and they often wear a suit and tie. According to the information at hand, which of the following best describes Dominic:

none of these (cisgender man, intersex, bisexual)

clitoris

only about a quarter of this structure is visible outside the body

bulborethral glands

two pea sized glands connected to the side of the urethra

Which of the following statements is NOT true about orgasms?

orgasm has little to nothing to do with the brain TRUE: It is the culmination of pressure building up around the pelvic area, ending in release and euphoric sensation. AND It's an involuntary response of the body consisting of a series of contractions in the sexual and reproductive organs. AND It generally lasts only a few seconds, but it can feel like longer.

sexual orientation

pattern of attraction in terms of the gender of the people to whom one is attracted to

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between viral and bacterial STIs?

viral STIs are sometimes preventable with vaccines; bacterial STIs are usually treatable with antibiotics

T/F A spike in luteinizing hormone (LH) occurs immediately after ovulation.

False

biological sex

features of one's body including genitals, internal reproductive organs, chromosomes hormone levels and

STIs NOT caused by a virus

gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia

labia minora

hairless tissue that joins above the clitoris to form the clitoral hood

Thandie was having sex with her partner and the sexual stimulation felt so good to her that she squirted liquid when she orgasmed. Which of the following statements best describes Thandie's experience of "female ejaculation"?

A substance that scientists have yet to determine the chemical composition of was expelled from the Skene's glands.

In the film No Más Bebés, lawyers first became aware of the coercive sterilization practices happening at the U.S.C. Medical Center because of which of the following?

A whistleblower who was a medical student wrote to different organizations to discuss the lack of proper safeguards in regards to informed consent for Latina mothers

T/F The hymen is a membrane that completely obstructs the vaginal opening and has an important physiological function.

False

Critiques of BMI as a measure of health include:

BMI medicalizes heavier weights as illness even in the absence of disease AND Studies correlating BMI and ill health fail to control for variables like socioeconomic status, physical activity levels, nutritional quality, sleep quality, access to quality medical care, and exposure to weight-based stigma

T/F The reading "Maybe Next Year: Feminist Silence and the AIDS Epidemic," by Paula Treichler and Catherine Warren, argues that, while mainstream women's magazines like Cosmopolitan did a poor job covering women and HIV/AIDS, the feminist and alternative media provided excellent coverage.

False

T/F Yeast infections occur in the vagina, but not in any other body part.

False

T/F About three weeks ago, Suki and Jeremy had penetrative vaginal sex without a condom. Today, Jeremy texted Suki and revealed that he had also had unprotected anal sex a month prior to their hookup. Suki is concerned about HIV infection and goes to her local clinic for an antibody test. Since it's been about three weeks since her potential exposure, Suki can be confident that an HIV antibody test will definitively detect whether or not she has the virus.

False

T/F According to Jenavive Hatch's article on the orgasm gap, even when heterosexual women try new sexual positions or act out fantasies with their partners it does not help increase their likelihood of orgasm.

False

T/F During ovulation, cervical mucus will feel and look relatively tacky (sort of like Elmer's glue).

False

T/F It's healthier to be thin and sedentary than fit and fat.

False

T/F Obesity has never actually been declared a disease

False

T/F Polyurethane condoms only protect against pregnancy, not sexually transmitted infections.

False

T/F Testosterone is a chemical messenger that only affects cell receptors in the reproductive organs.

False

According to Sen & Östlin in "Gender inequity in health: why it exists and how we can change it", which of the following is NOT a gendered determinant of health:

Genetic distinctions found in XX and XY genotypes THESE ARE: Norms around masculinity that praise violence as inherent to the gender system AND Legal frameworks that unequally distribute resources such as land, access to social services and education AND Restrictions on physical mobility, sexuality and reproductive capacity which is perceived as natural AND Unequal burden for domestic work and care work that goes unpaid

Zara was raised as a girl and never really learned how to talk about or advocate for their pleasure in sexual encounters. Their partner, Kevin, who was socialized as a boy, thinks that sex equals vaginal penetration. While Zara really enjoys nipple stimulation, they feel like they can't ask for it in their current relationship. Which of the following aspects of sexuality does this story illustrate?

How sexuality is at once social and physiological

What law or policy prevents federal funding from covering abortion care?

Hyde Amendment

What are some ways that Black doulas like Latona Giwa help to make pregnancy and childbirth safer for Black mothers?

Interrupting racism of medical personnel AND Providing postpartum care and support AND Offering continuity of care during pregnancy and childbirth

Erica is a Black lesbian who was recently diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Her straight, white friend, Jennifer, was also recently diagnosed with the same type of early stage breast cancer. What disparity or disparities mean that Jennifer is more likely to recover?

Lesbians are less likely to have access to employer-provided health insurance, face a greater social stigma than heterosexual women, and the healthcare system as a whole lacks LGBTQ+ cultural competence. AND Black women receive less follow-up treatment than white women.

One route a person can take when undergoing an abortion is by ingesting a pill. This is referred to as a _____ abortion. This type of abortion requires two sets of pills. The first pill is called ____ which is usually taken at your health provider's office. The second pill is called ____ which can be taken orally and _____ . This process ends a pregnancy by blocking the hormone _____ and by causing the ______ to contract.

Medical Mifepristone Misoprostol vaginally progesterone uterus

In Elizabeth Armstrong et al's "Is Hooking Up Bad for Young Women?" the authors argue that

Most young women surveyed did not regret their most recent hookup AND Only a minority of those surveyed had had penetrative sex during their last hookup.

Celine is a trans woman who has access to gender-affirming surgery through her health insurance company. She is having a procedure to reduce the need to take spironolactone, or androgen blockers. Which of the following surgeries is Celine having?

Orchiectomy

Which of the following statements best describes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

PCOS is a condition in which female-assigned people have higher than usual levels of testosterone.

During an enjoyable sexual experience with their partner, Sam experienced vasocongestion to their labia, their cervix pulled backwards, and the upper third of their vagina loosened slightly. Which of the following parts of the sexual response cycle could describe what is happening in Sam's body?

Plateau and Arousal

Which of the following best represents the recommendations of Medvedyuk and coauthors in "Ideology, Obesity, and Social Determinants of Health?"

Policymakers, researchers, and medical practitioners should stop focusing on obesity, and concentrate on improving the social determinants of health

In the article "Yes, Trans Women Can Get Period Symptoms," which of the following are NOT reasons Sam Riedel offers for why trans women's period symptoms are not well known?

Relatively few trans women taking estrogen experience cyclical changes that mimic symptoms of the menstrual cycle. TRUE REASONS: Cisgender women who do not believe transgender women are "really women" dismiss trans women's period symptoms. AND Trans women who take estrogen often don't talk about their period symptoms because they are afraid people will not believe them. AND Some trans women taking estrogen report cyclical period symptoms such as nausea, mood swings, joint pain, and muscle fatigue.

In "The Mountain," Eli Clare criticizes "the conditions that make it so difficult for people with Down's to have romantic partners, for blind people to have adventures, for disabled kids to play sports...material, social, legal conditions." Which level of oppression is Clare primarily describing?

Structural

Sarah is a healthy HIV-positive 26-year-old woman, and she and her partner Nehemiah are planning a pregnancy here in Madison. What can Sarah do to reduce the risk of transmission to their baby?

Take her antiretroviral medication consistently to ensure that her viral load is undetectable before conceiving. AND formula feed the baby

T/F According to Heather Corinna, most healthcare providers will NOT test for all STIs during an annual exam.

True

T/F Taking estrogen may increase your risk of blood clots.

True

T/F The majority of 16- to 20-year-olds now identify as something other than "exclusively heterosexual."

True

Click the boxes next to all of the responses that are POTENTIAL DISADVANTAGES of hormonal contraception.

elevated risk of blood clots AND require a prescription in most US states AND may require several provider visits AND nausea

MOA - combined oral contraceptive

estrogen prevents ovulation, progestin thickens cervical mucus, inhibits endometrium growth

According to course readings and lectures, which of the following are critiques of the Masters and Johnson model of sexual response?

The model ignores the social context, emotional, spiritual and intellectual aspects of sexuality. AND The model aligns with gendered stereotypes AND The model assumes binary sex and gender NOT: The model is not based on the actual observation of sexual response in humans.

Phase 7, Budding

The newly formed immature HIV pushes itself out of the host CD4 cell.

When Sammy told their primary care provider that they were interested in using hormones for the purpose of transfeminine gender transition, their physician prescribed a regimen of spironolactone, medroxyprogesterone (Provera), and 17-beta estradiol (bioidentical estrogen). What follow-up advice will Sammy's doctor, who is an expert in transgender health, NOT give to Sammy?

You will see more rapid changes if you take a higher dose of the estradiol than prescribed THEY WOULD SAY: Your skin will probably become less oily and thinner AND This regimen will likely protect you from to some degree from osteoporosis as you age AND We will want to check your cholesterol levels regularly

Marcy is a mother of 2 and a practicing Christian seeking abortion care. How many other people seeking abortion care in the US, like Marcy, are a) parents and b) religious?

a) 60% and b) 60%

Ciara is HIV+ and went to zir doctor recently and learned that ze has 145 CD4 cells per cubic millimeter of blood. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be Ciara's diagnosis?

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

As explained within week 4, which of the following statements are true regarding intersex individuals?

all of these (intersex is medicalized, intersex traits are about as common as being born with red hair, intersex individuals may have variations in their chromosomes, gonads or genitals)

In the "Purportedly Gendered Body Parts" article, Dean Spade argues that the following language should be used to dispel myths that body parts make us who we are:

all of these (people who are menstruating, pregnant people, internal reproductive organs)

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between inequality and inequity?

an inequality means there is a difference in experience or outcome when comparing one or more populations. An inequity means those differences are attributable to systematic disadvantages that are not inevitable and are unfair.

Riley was assigned female at birth and raised as a girl. During puberty, Riley's breasts developed but she visited her primary care physician because she was not quite sure why she had yet to menstruate. During this doctor visit it was determined that Riley was born intersex. Blood tests and internal investigation of her internal organs showed that Riley was born with XY chromosomes, testes, a clitoris, the lower part of the vagina but no uterus. Which of the following conditions most likely explains Riley's anatomical development?

androgen insensitivity syndrome

In the United States, how many people with uteruses will have an abortion by the time they reach menopause?

at least 1 in 4

The main event of the luteal phase is to:

avoid another ovulation

gender expression

behavior that communicates gender including what one wears and how one wears it

MOA- hormonal IUD

blocks sperm cells from reaching ovum, thickens cervical mucus

MOA- external condom

blocks sperm from entering vaginal cavity/uterus

T/F In the film No Más Bebés, The Chicana movement viewed forced sterilization as a primary issue and demanded immediate action to end forced sterilization.

false

prostate

chestnut shaped gland about one and a half inches around that surrounds a small part of the urethra

parts of the vagina

clitoral hood, labia majora, glans of the clitoris, labia minora, skene's gland, perineum, urethra, mons pubis

Which of the following phenomena does adrienne maree brown challenge in "Liberating Desire: It's Time to Shift Your Fantasies"?

desirability politics

MOA- Copper IUD

disrupts how sperm cells would otherwise get to and connect with ovum; most effective form of emergency contraception

Which of the following concepts does the following story illustrate? Damaris is taking oral contraceptives everyday. She is pretty busy with student organizations and hanging out with friends. Sometimes she will take her birth control at 6:00PM or sometimes midnight. Once in a while she will forget to take it altogether. She has sex with her partner and is stunned when she finds out she is pregnant. She thought as long as she took the pills, she would be protected.

perfect use vs typical use

Sorel is HIV negative. They enjoy using apps to find casual hook-ups but don't always use condoms during sex. Which of the following strategies can best help Sorel stay HIV negative?

pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

the corpus luteum produces ___

progesterone

MOA- Deop-provera

progestin thickens cervical mucus, inhibits endometrium growth

LOP- institutional oppression

public school enrollment forms require checking M or F

LOP- structural oppression

rape culture (normalized attitudes)

Bartholin's glands

release lubrication during arousal; the homologous structure to the bulbourethral glands

Jamala has always wanted to have a child, but ze knows that hir pre-existing high blood pressure (chronic hypertension) would require extreme monitoring during pregnancy. Such monitoring would require hir to take time off from hir minimum-wage job, but ze cannot afford the loss of income, particularly since ze is currently uninsured. When Jamala unintentionally becomes pregnant, ze chooses to terminate the pregnancy because ze can't afford to miss work and does not make enough income to pay for medical care. Jamala lacks access to a core principle of ____________________.

reproductive justice

epididymis

small organ atop each of the testes

LOP - interpersonal oppression

someone on the bus makes a racist comment

Which of the following are the two most common forms of contraception in the United States?

sterilization and oral contraceptives

According to readings and lecture, which of the following is true about internal condoms?

they offer additional protection against STIs that are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact AND they can be used by people who have a latex allergy AND they can be placed up to 8 hours prior to having sex

perineum

this are of the vulva is frequently medically cut during childbirth (episiotomy)

In Loree Erickson's article, "Transforming Cultures of Undesirability," she argues that:

through art and activism, sites of shame can be transformed into forms of resistance to dominant cultures of undesirability AND shame prevents people--especially people who face disableism in combination with other systems of oppression--from tapping into different and more liberated ways of being AND dominant US culture--disableist, racist, sexist--teaches us that our bodies are wrong

We know that if you are HIV+, take your meds, and your viral load is UNDETECTABLE, the virus is UNTRANSMITTABLE. These facts form the basis of what approach to HIV prevention?

treatment as prevention

T/F A growing number of health experts agree that the US's racial disparities in infant survival are due to racism.

true


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