HDFS 276 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers

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HDFS 276 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Anatomically speaking, the part of the body that appears to be involved most in sexual behaviors is the vagus nerve network An important difference between th... e clitoris and the penis is that the clitoris has no function other than sexual pleasure As her menstrual flow begins, Annika feels weak, nauseated, and has severe pain in the pelvic region, because of which she is unable to go to school. These symptoms occur at no other time. A likely diagnosis of Annika's condition is primary dysmenorrhea During sexual excitement, the clitoris becomes swollen. This response is due to genital vasocongestion Martha, a 50-year-old mother of two, experiences fatigue and reduction in bone density. Her relationship with her husband develops a rift because of her reduced interest in sex. Which of the following hormones is Martha most likely lacking in? Testosterone Ovulation is the release of the oocyte from the ovarian follicle The clitoris contains a high concentration of sensory nerves, many times more than the penis, and is very sensitive to stimulation. True The egg is viable for about ________ hours. 24 The inner lining of the uterine walls that is filled with tiny blood vessels is the Endometrium The two components of the female reproductive cycle are called the ovarian cycle and uterine cycle Which of the following is true of female anatomy? the function of the clitoris is sexual arousal Which of the following is true about premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? it can have physical, emotional and psychological symptoms Which of the following is true about the effect of hormones on libido? Women produce testosterone in their ovaries, which increases their libido. A steroid hormone synthesized from cholesterol that triggers the production of sperm is Testosterone Che, an adolescent, notices that his breasts have started swelling abnormally. He visits a physician who advices him to undergo a hormone test. The result shows that the amount of testosterone in Filip's body is less than the amount of estrogen. The medical condition is most likely called ________. Gynecomastia Following orgasm, men experience a refractory period, during which they are not capable of having an ejaculation again. True Hugh, a 22-year-old, notices that he gets sexually aroused more when he wakes up in the morning than in the evening. Hugh likely has high testosterone level in the morning Immature sperm are stored in the epididymis The ________ are structures that encircles the urethra just below the urinary bladder and produces about 30% of the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. prostate gland The seminiferous tubules within each testis merge to form the Epididymis A major reason for the lack of popularity of Freud's theory of sexuality among American sex researchers is the fact that there were no empirical data to support his ideas. In scientific research, a small group representing the larger group in terms of age, sex, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and so on is called a ________. representative sample Noah is a member of the institutional review board (IRB) at his university. As a member of this committee, Noah must ensure that research participants are protected from harm during research procedures. One of the most important findings in Kinsey's work was that there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior. Statistics about sexual behavior that are most promoted in the media tend to be distorted or oversimplified. [Show More]

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