Human Sexuality Final
Research on vaginal sensitivity indicates that
The anterior wall of the vagina may be much more sensitive to stimulation than was originally believed
According to Gary Shubback (1996), from which structure does MOST of the fluid from female ejaculate come?
The bladder
The fact that some women have claimed to experience orgasm while listening to their favorite musician at a concert can be attributed to
The capacity of their brains to engage in fantasy
During the expulsion phase of ejaculation
The collected semen is expelled out of the penis
Which of the following is NOT part of the penis?
The epididymis
Which of the following statements regarding the refractory period is true?
The frequency of prior sexual activity will affect the length of this period
Which of the following statements concerning lesbians is TRUE?
The majority of lesbians have had sexual relationships with men
Which of the following statements concerning multiple orgasms is TRUE?
The majority of women have the capacity for multiple orgasms
In the Sambian society of New Guinea
The men believe that a prepubertal boy becomes a strong warrior by drinking as much semen as possible
Which of the following would be LEAST likely to affect the length of the refractory period?
The method of sexual stimulation
Which of the following occurs MOST frequently in the plateau phase?
The orgasmic platform develops
Which statement BEST reflects current Christian views on homosexuality?
There is a great range of positions
Which of the following is NOT true of erections?
They occur only after puberty
Which of the following should be taken into consideration before undergoing penile augmentation surgery?
This surgery is potentially dangerous and may cause disfigurement
Which is NOT true concerning the term "gay"?
This term is used to refer to homosexuals who have deliberately chosen this lifestyle
Brian is having surgery performed which involves making an incision at the base of his penis and severing the ligaments that attach the root to the pelvic bone. Brian is MOST likely having this surgery performed for which of the following reasons?
To cosmetically augment his penis size
Although usually semen is not harmful is swallowed, it can transmit the HIV virus from an infected male
True
Cold temperatures may result in the cremasteric response
True
Nighttime erections occur during the rapid-eye movement stage of sleep
True
One symptom of testicular cancer may be a persistent dull ache in the groin area
True
Phimosis can result in the accumulation of smegma
True
Prostate cancer is relatively common, and can be fatal if left untreated
True
Seminal fluid is derived from the prostate, Cowper's glands and seminal vesicles
True
Small, flaccid penises tend to increase more in size when erect than do larger, flaccid penises
True
The condition of cryptorchidism often corrects itself within the first two years of life
True
The fluid secreted by the Cowper's glands may contain active sperm
True
The head of the penis is known as the glans
True
The penis extends internally into the pelvic cavity
True
The possibility of a man using fantasy alone to reach orgasm in a wakening state is remote
True
The testicles not only produce sperm but also secrete male sex hormones
True
The vas deferens is sometimes cut as a form of male contraception
True
___ is the engorgement with blood of body tissues that respond to sexual excitation
Vasocongestion
Which of the following BEST describes how men and women respond sexually to visual erotica?
When measured by self-reports, men respond more than women; when measured physiologically, both men and women have similar responses
Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is TRUE?
When people have desire problems, they do not necessarily have excitement and/or orgasm problems
Which BEST summarizes the research conducted into the causes of sexual orientation?
While many studies have been conducted, it is still unclear as to what determines sexual orientation.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Women have less testosterone than men but are more sensitive to it than men are
Research regarding penis size indicates that
A large penis is not necessary for female sexual pleasure during coitus
When Alex becomes sexually aroused, the skin on his chest reddens and spreads to his abdomen and neck. This is known as ___
A sex flush
Myra had just achieved an orgasm and she is experiencing a heightened sense of satisfaction and well-being due to the increased levels of serotonin in her brain and oxytocin circulating in her blood stream. This is known as ___
Afterglow
Genital self-exam is MOST important in which age group?
All males should practice genital self-exam after puberty
In several research studies, the incidence of homosexual orientation was greater for those siblings of a homosexual male were
An identical twin
Which of the following statements regarding treatment of early detected prostate cancer is MOST accurate?
At this time, there is considerable controversy regarding the optimum treatment approach to use.
Megan's first teenage crush was on another woman, and she has fantasized about other women and men as long as she can remember. Megan's first kiss was with a woman, and her first sexual encounter was with a male. Megan is currently dating a woman after the breakup of a two-year relationship with a man. Megan's sexual orientation MOST likely is
Bisexual
Mental events like fantasies are the product of the ___, the gray matter in the brain that controls reasoning and language abilities
Cerebral cortex
Which of the following statements regarding circumcision is FALSE?
Circumcision is widely practiced in Europe and Africa
All of the following occur during the excitement phase EXCEPT
Clitoris retracts underneath the hood
In which of the following areas would Masters and Johnson's research on sexual response be LEAST helpful?
Compulsive sexual behavior
A man never initiates sex with his partner, although when she initiates with him he is sexually responsive (has an erection and eventually ejaculates). According to Kaplan this man is having difficulty with the ___ phase of sexual response
Desire
All of the following are phases in Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle EXCEPT
Desire
What are the three phases of sexual response, in order, in Kaplan's model?
Desire, excitement, orgasm
The neurotransmitter ___ tends to facilitate sexual arousal and pleasure, while ___ appears to inhibit sexual activity
Dopamine; serotonin
During the ___ phase of ejaculation, a man will usually experience the point of no return
Emission
The penis consists primarily of
Erectile tissue
Which of the following is the BEST example of vasocongestion?
Erection of the penis
During this phase of the EPOR model of human sexual response, vasocongestion and myotonia are initiated:
Excitement
The correct order of Masters and Johnson's model is
Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
Animals who have been given other-sex hormones prenatally
Exhibit same-sex social and mating behavior
It is not clearly understood why the scrotum hangs outside the body
False
Men are encouraged to practice regular self-exam in order to diagnose early prostate cancer
False
Retrograde ejaculation may potentially be harmful because of the buildup of seminal fluid in the bladder
False
The major portion of seminal fluid is derived from the prostate gland
False
The practice of circumcision involves removal of the penis and the testicles
False
Chemical analysis of female ejaculate indicate that ___
Female ejaculate contains trace elements of urine and female ejaculate is similar to male prostatic fluid
The majority of seminal fluid is comprised of
Fructose
The effects of stimulation of certain parts of the human hypothalamus
Has been reported in case studies to produce intense sexual pleasure
In Ancient Greece, if a man engaged in a homosexual relationship
He would be considered to demonstrate a superior intellectual and spiritual expression of love
Arguments against routine circumcision include which of the following?
Infants experience pain and some health risks when circumcised
Human sexual arousal and response
Is probably determined by both psychosocial factors and biological factors
Which of the following statements regarding sperm production is FALSE?
It constitutes approximately 70% of the seminal fluid
Which statement about a person who is a homosexual is FALSE?
Lesbians or gay males who refer to themselves as "queer" have a low self-concept
A low testosterone level in men would be MOST likely to have which of the following effects?
Little interest in sexual activity
Research indicates that when men and women are asked to write their subjective descriptions of orgasm,
Male and female descriptions are, on the whole, indistinguishable
Which of the following statements regarding testosterone is FALSE?
Men but not women may experience increased sexual desire with remedial administration of testosterone
Recent research investigating the relationship between health and orgasm has revealed that ___
Men who have at least 2 orgasms per week live significantly longer than men who have fewer
Which is NOT true with respect to the incidence of homosexuality?
More people now identify themselves as homosexual than in Kinsey's samples
Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of doing Kegel exercises?
More rapid erection
Which one is NOT true concerning erections?
Morning erections are probably due to a full bladder
Sexual facial grimaces are an example of
Myotonia
What can be determined from research examining Freud's theory of sexual orientation?
No particular family life pattern is associated with developing a heterosexual or homosexual orientation
Wet dreams are also known as
Nocturnal emissions
Sexual orientation is BEST evaluated by
Observing a person's patterns of sexual thoughts and behavior over a lifetime
During this phase of the EPOR model of human sexual response, there is a rhythmic release of myotonia and vasocongestion:
Orgasm
___ is the shortest phase of the Masters and Johnson sexual response cycle
Orgasm
During the plateau phase, ___ refers to the narrowing of the lower-third of the vagina whereas ___ refers to the ballooning of the upper-two-thirds of the vagina
Orgasmic platform; vaginal tenting
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Orgasms make you appear younger than you really are
___ is sometimes referred to as the "love" hormone
Oxytocin
Current research evidence seems to indicate that humans do secrete ___, yet it is still uncertain if they influence sexual behavior
Pheromones
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the plateau phase?
Physiological reactions become more pronounced
During the phase of the EPOR model of human sexual response, vasocongestion and myotonia intensify:
Plateau
The testes become completely engorged and elevated during
Plateau
Women who become highly aroused but never achieve orgasm do not move beyond the ___ stage of sexual response
Plateau
Which of the following contribute to the discomfort/pain associated with blue balls:
Prolonged build up of pressure from vasocongestion and lack of oxygenated blood flowing to the testicular region
During this phase of the EPOE model of human sexual response, physiological activity, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, return to pre-arousal levels:
Resolution
The final phase of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle is
Resolution
Which one is NOT true concerning the four-phase sexual response model?
Secondary sexual areas such as the nipples are not affected
Which chronological sequence BEST describes historical attitudes toward homosexuality?
Sin, illness, alternative sexual orientation
A cheesy substance known as ___ can accumulate under the prepuce of the penis, causing discomfort and possible infection
Smegma
According to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network, an asexual is
Someone who does not experience sexual attraction
___ takes place within the seminiferous tubules
Sperm production
Which of the following courses does a sperm cell follow on its way to the exterior body of the male?
Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, urethra
