Human sexuality Today Professor Kamil Hamaoui ch 2 – Flashcards
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Women should start having regular pelvic exams and Pap smear tests:
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3 years after they start having sexual intercourse.
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In women, the urethral opening is located between the:
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clitoris and vaginal opening
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The hymen:
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is an accurate measure of previous sexual experience. is found in all primate females. is not easily broken or stretched. none of the above ANSWER:none of the above
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The elongated folds of skin that cover the vaginal and urethral openings are called the:
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labia
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Each egg is contained within a thin capsule to form a(n):
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follicle
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The uterus opens into the vagina through the:
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cervix
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The human penis becomes erect during sexual arousal because of:
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blood filling it
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A fertilized egg normally implants in the __________ of the uterus.
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endometrium
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Breast size is determined by:
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the amount of fatty tissue
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Regarding male circumcision, the American Academy of Pediatrics currently:
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opposes to the routine use of the operation, saying that normal bathing is just as effective for health reasons
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Which of these statements about the Grafenberg spot (G-spot) is FALSE?
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almost all women have one
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The testicles develop from the same embryonic tissue as the:
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ovaries
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Which of the following produces most of the fluid in semen?
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prostate gland and seminal vesicles
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The best time for women to examine themselves for breast cancer is:
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after menstruation
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The use of slang terms to describe our sexual anatomy:
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-is more common among men than women. -sometimes leads to misinformation. -often reflects an individual's ambivalent feelings about sex. -all of the above ANSWER: all the above
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The shaft of the penis is made up of:
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parallel cylinders of spongy tissue
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The clitoris:
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-is very sensitive to touch. -develops from the same embryonic tissue as the penis. -is the only structure with no known function other than to focus pleasurable sensations during sexual arousal. -all of the above ANSWER-all the above
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Which of these is the correct order in which sperm travel from the seminiferous tubules during ejaculation?
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epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra
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The external female genitalia are collectively known as the:
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vulva
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Feminine hygiene products:
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-should be used regularly after sexual intercourse. -help prevent vaginal yeast infections. -are necessary for normal female hygiene. -none of the above ANSWER- non of the above
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Vaginal lubrication:
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often decreases after menopause. is super-filtered blood plasma. results from the walls of the vagina becoming filled with blood. all of the above ANSWERS- all the above
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The ovaries:
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-develop from the same embryonic tissue as the testicles. -continue to produce new eggs from birth through menopause. -have a direct connection with the Fallopian tubes. -all of the above ANSWERS- all the above
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A musky smell from the vagina is an indication of:
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a normal, healthy vagina.
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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the vulva?
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cervix
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Cancer of the __________ is the most common non-skin type of cancer in men.
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prostate
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The __________ has a reproductive function and also a urinary function.
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penis
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The smooth rounded end of the penis is called the:
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glans
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A man should examine himself for testicular cancer:
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after a warm bath or shower
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The fluid that appears at the tip of the penis prior to orgasm is produced by the:
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prostate gland.
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In women, the organ most similar to the penis in structure is the:
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clitoris
