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labia majora

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genital outer lips, covered with pubic hair in adults

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vagina

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expandable canal for childbirth and intercourse that opens from the vulva and extends about four inches into the pelvic cavity

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clitoris

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structure composed of external shaft and glans, function is pleasure

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labia minora

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genital inner lips, hairless folds of skin

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hymen

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tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening

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ovaries

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organs that store ova and produce sex hormones

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vestibule

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area of the vulva inside the labia minora, very sensitive

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perineum

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area of smooth skin between the vaginal opening and the anus

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uterus

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pear shaped organ which serves as the womb

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vulva

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term encompassing all of the external genitalia

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cervix

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small end of the uterus

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fallopian tube

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structures extending from the uterus to the ovaries, fertilization usually takes place here

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urethral opening

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opening of the tube which connects to the bladder

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scrotum

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loose pouch of skin which holds the testes

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seminal vesicle

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structure that produces most of the seminal fluid, aids sperm motility

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epididymis

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structure above the testes sperm mature here

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testes

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organs that secrete male hormones and produce sperm

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foreskin

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covering of skin over the penis

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prostate gland

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structure that produces about 30 percent of seminal fluid at the base of the bladder

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cowper's gland

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during arousal this structure secretes fluid to buffer the acidity of the urethra

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penis

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male sex organ

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vas deferens

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tube which carries sperm from the testes to the urethra

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gynecology

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the medical specialty for female sexual and reproductive anatomy

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vulva refers to

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the female external genital structures

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the vulva includes all of the following except: -vagina -clitoris -urethral opening -mons veneris

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vagina

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the labia majora _____

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surround the labia minora

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the ______ is composed of the external shaft and glans and the internal crura

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clitoris

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Which of the following statements regarding the clitoris is false? -It has approximately the same number of nerve endings as the head of the penis. -The only purpose of the clitoris is sexual arousal. -Clitoral stimulation is the most common way women experience arousal and reach orgasm during self-stimulation. -It is located within the introitus.

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it is located within the introitus

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Which of the following would have the fewest number of nerve endings? the vaginal opening the inner two-thirds of the vagina the clitoris the labia minora

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the inner two thirds of the vagina

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the function of the hymen is

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largely unknown

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what procedure is associated with the perineum

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episiotomy

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the vestibular bulbs are active during

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sexual arousal

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the grafenberg spot

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may trigger ejaculation in some women when stimulated

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douching

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can increase susceptibility to infections if done too frequently

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once the egg is released from the ovary into a fallopian tube, it remains viable for fertilization for approximately

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twenty four to forty eight hours

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the first time a girl menstruates is called

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menarche

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Despite differences in overall cycle length in women, which period of time is consistently the same?

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the interval between ovulation and the onset of menstruation

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the corpus luteum

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secretes progesterone

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Premenstrual syndrome refers to ________ symptoms that women experience before menstruation.

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physical and psychological

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dysmenorrhea refers to

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painful menstruation

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Primary amenorrhea may be caused by all of the following except ________. poor health an imperforate hymen not enough exercise problems with the reproductive organs

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not enough exercise

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A condition in which endometrial cells from the uterine lining implant in the abdominal cavity is referred to as ________.

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endometriosis

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Despite any negative myths and societal attitudes toward menstruation, most women associate regular menstrual cycles with ________.

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healthy functioning and feminity

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The term ________ refers to the physiological changes that occur during the transition period from fertility to infertility.

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climacteric

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Many of the menopause symptoms that women may experience are caused by _______

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a decrease in estrogen

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Which of the following statements regarding the Pap smear is false? It is not 100 percent accurate. It is a relatively painless procedure. It is used to detect ovarian cancer in women. It examines cells taken from part of the cervix.

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it is used to detect ovarian cancer in women

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Increased risk of cervical cancer has been associated with all of the following except ________. having had genital warts prolonged use of birth control pills having had several male sexual partners smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke

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prolonged use of birth control pills

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Which of the following is a low risk factor for breast cancer? no pregnancies never breast-fed a child onset of menstruation before age 12 more than two hours of exercise per week

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more than two hours o exercise per week

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All of the following are found in the scrotal sac except ________. testicles spermatic cord cremasteric muscle fibers Cowper's glands

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cowpers gland

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A man is having difficulty with premature ejaculation. One strategy he could use in order to deal with this problem would be to ________.

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practice kegel exercises

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All of the following stimuli cause the scrotum to draw closer to the body except ________. sexual arousal warm temperatures sudden fear stroking the inner thighs

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warm temperatures

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what is the course that sperm cells follow on its way out of the body

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testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, urethra

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________ takes place within the seminiferous tubules.

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sperm production

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The major portion of seminal fluid comes from the ________.

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seminal vesicles

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The ________ is located at the base of the bladder and secretes about 30 percent of the seminal fluid released during ejaculation

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prostate gland

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The Cowper's glands secrete a fluid when a man becomes sexually aroused that _______

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may contain active sperm

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In the ________ stage of ejaculation, the collected semen is expelled from the penis by strong rhythmic contractions.

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expulsion

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A man experiences aching sensations in his testicles and a burning sensation while urinating. The medical specialist best able to diagnose his condition would be a ________

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urologist

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A cheesy substance known as ________ can accumulate under the prepuce of the penis, causing discomfort and possible infection.

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smegma

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Which of the following would be least symptomatic of testicular cancer? a lesion on the scrotum a mass within the testicle tender breasts and nipples swelling in the scrotum

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a lesion on the scrotum

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Which of the following statements concerning prostatitis is false? It may occur in men of any age. The prostate gland will enlarge as a result of the infection. It is commonly treated by antibiotics. It is likely to lead to prostate cancer.

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it is likely to lead to prostate cancer

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prostate cancer

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may lack obvious symptoms in the early stages

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human sexual arousal and response_______

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is probably determined both by psychosocial factors and biological factors

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low testosterone in men most likely produce what effect?

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little interest in sexual activity

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The effect of castration on sexual desire and erotic functioning in men is ________.

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highly variable, ranging from complete cessation of sexual activity to only moderately reduced levels of erotic arousal and expression

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estrogen therapy in women____

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has sometimes been found to increase sexual desire and sometimes to have no effect

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what is the role of oxytocin in male and female sexual behavior

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It is secreted during cuddling and physical intimacy and increases the skin's tactile sensitivity.

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Mental events, such as fantasies, are the product of the ________, the gray matter in the brain that controls reasoning and language abilities.

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cerebral cortex

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how do you describe the pleasure center stimulation on rats and humans

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The rats worked to exhaustion for such stimulation and the human subjects reported intense sexual pleasure.

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The mouth and the genitals are examples of ________ erogenous zones, while the upper and lower back are examples of ________ erogenous zones.

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primary;secondary

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Current research evidence seems to indicate that humans do secrete __________, yet it is still uncertain if they influence sexual behavior.

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pheromones

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In one research study, many women reported that their male partner's silence during sex play ________ their own sexual arousal.

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inhibited

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Nicotine slows sexual motivation and function by _______

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constricting the blood vessels and decreasing testosterone in the blood

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The correct order of Masters and Johnson's model is _______

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excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

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________ is the engorgement with blood of body tissues that respond to sexual excitation

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vasocongestion

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All of the following occur during the excitement phase except the ________. clitoris retracts underneath the hood labia minora increase in size scrotum elevates penis becomes erect

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clitoris retracts underneath the hood

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what happens in the plateau phase

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Physiological reactions become more pronounced.

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the orgasmic platform____

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refers to the increased engorgement of the outer third of the vagina during plateau phase

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Research indicates that when men and women are asked to write their subjective descriptions of orgasm, ________.

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male and female descriptions are on the whole indistinguishable

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what is true of the grafenberg spot

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When this area is stimulated, some women ejaculate a fluid that is chemically similar to male prostate secretions.

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what is true of the refractory period?

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The frequency of prior sexual activity will affect the length of this period

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Which of the following influences the duration of the resolution phase in a male? the method of sexual stimulation the time of day the length of arousal prior to orgasm the frequency of previous sexual activity

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the frequency of previous sexual activity

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The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, and the time differences occur in the interval between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. T/F

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false

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When ovulation occurs, there are changes in the cervical mucus. T/F

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true

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Women who have had genital warts may be at increased risk for cervical cancer. T/F

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true

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Fibroadenomas (solid, rounded breast tumors) are usually malignant. T/F

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false

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the head of the penis is known as the glans

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true

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The practice of castration involves removal of the penis and the testicles.

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false

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The condition of cryptorchidism often corrects itself within the first two years of life.

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true

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The C-shaped structure that serves as a storage chamber for sperm is called the epididymis.

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true

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Nighttime erections occur during the rapid-eye movement stage of sleep.

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true

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Retrograde ejaculation may potentially be harmful because of the buildup of seminal fluid in the bladder.

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false

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Prostate cancer is relatively common and can be fatal if left untreated.

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true

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Oxytocin facilitates the ejection of milk from the breasts and is secreted during physical intimacy.

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true

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Dopamine tends to inhibit sexual arousal while serotonin tends to facilitate it.

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false

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Men and women have similar refractory periods.

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false

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Vaginal lubrication serves two purposes: to help make the vagina more alkaline and to increase sexual pleasure

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true

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