Ch.8: Sexual Arousal

The three basic components of a spinal cord reflex do NOT include transmitters receptors effectors fascia

fascia

A(n) ______ ejaculation occurs when the ejaculate empties in the bladder, rather than going out through the tip of the penis. anterior retograde posterior anterograde

retrograde

Some pheromones appear to be important in sexual communication. These pheromones have been called: love potions sec transmitters sex attractants biological drive scents

sex attractants

According to the dual control model of sexual response: the sexual response has 2 successive stages: excitement, orgasm, & resolution. sexual excitation & sexual inhibition are remarkably similar in every person. the human sexual response is almost entirely physiological. sexual excitation & sexual inhibition underlie the human sexual response.

sexual excitation & sexual inhibition underlie the human sexual response.

In the triphasic model of sexual response: all three stages are psychological. two of the stages are psychological and one stage is physiological. two of the stages are physiological and one stage is psychological. all three stages are physiological.

two of the stages are physiological and one stage is psychological.

Vasocongestion occurs: only in women upon sexual arousal. when muscles contract throughout the body. when blood flows into the genital region. only in men upon sexual arousal.

when blood flows into the genital region.

Sexual health supplements have been found to: be gentler and therefore less effective than pharmaceutical drugs. be mostly safe and effective. contain no active substances. contain other drugs, including counterfeit copies of approved drugs.

contain other drugs, including counterfeit copies of approved drugs.

Following orgasm, the refractory period in women: means women will orgasm just once. is the same as for men. does not exist. is fairly uniform among women.

does not exist.

During the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle: vasocongestion results in erection in the male and in vaginal lubrication in the female. a "ballooning" response occurs in the upper two-thirds of the vagina. the vaginal entrance becomes smaller, and fluid secreted by the Cowper's gland appears at the tip of the penis. All answer choices are correct.

All answer choices are correct.

Parts of the body that are sexually sensitive are also known as: Aphrodisiacs Erogenous zones Autoerotic stimulators G-spots

Erogenous zones

During which stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle does vasocongestion primarily occur? Excitement Resolution Orgasm Refraction

Excitement

According to Masters and Johnson, all of the following are phases in the typical sexual response EXCEPT: Orgasm Inhibition Excitement Resolution

Inhibition

Which of the following is NOT true about the woman-on-top position? It provides a lot of clitoral stimulation. There are many variations on the position, depending on where a woman puts her legs. It is difficult to delay a man's orgasm in this position. The woman can control the type of stimulation she gets during coitus.

It is difficult to delay a man's orgasm in this position.

Which theorist proposed a triphasic model of sexual response? Kaplan Grafenberg Bancroft Kinsey

Kaplan

Who provided one of the first models of the physiology of human sexual response in Human Sexual Response, which was published in 1966? Freud Malinowski & Mead Kinsey Masters & Johnson

Masters & Johnson

Which of the following refers to the convergence, over several months, of the dates of onset of menstrual periods among women who are in close contact with each other? Menses linkage Period partnership Pheromone pairing Menstrual synchrony

Menstrual synchrony

A major criticism of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response is that it is too focused on which aspect of the sexual response? Emotional Biological Physiological Psychological

Physiological

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the sexual response in Kaplan's triphasic model? Sexual inhibition Muscular contractions Sexual desire Vasocongestion of the genitals

Sexual inhibition

Which of the following statements about aphrodisiacs is true? Oysters are the most common, most effective aphrodisiac. There is no known substance that works as an aphrodisiac. "Natural" aphrodisiacs are all safe to consume. Large quantities of alcohol act as an aphrodisiac.

There is no known substance that works as an aphrodisiac.