Question 1

An easily available prostaglandin inhibitor is

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A)   ibuprofen.
B)   acetaminophen.
C)   plain yogurt.
D)   caffeine.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Maria has never menstruated and is currently 18 years old. Her condition is known as

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A)   menorrhagia.
B)   primary dyspareunia.
C)   primary amenorrhea.
D)   dysmenorrhea.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

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A)   The cervical mucus thickens and starts forming a plug to seal off the uterus.
B)   The corpus luteum begins to degenerate as hormone levels decline.
C)   Glands within the uterus enlarge and begin secreting glycogen.
D)   The endometrium thickens in response to increased estrogen.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The thickening of the vaginal walls, which occurs in the plateau stage of the sexual response cycle, is known as the

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A)   vaginal shelf.
B)   sex flush.
C)   orgasmic platform.
D)   orgasmic trigger.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is true about oocytes?

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A)   Once they leave the ovary, oocytes remain viable for 72 hours.
B)   Women begin producing oocytes in puberty and continue until menopause.
C)   At birth, a female's ovaries contain about half a million oocytes.
D)   Unlike sperm, a woman's oocytes do not degenerate, especially during childhood.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The term vagina refers to the external female genitalia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The menstrual phase is characterized by the shedding of

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A)   nerve tissue.
B)   epithelial tissue.
C)   endometrial tissue.
D)   connective tissue.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The fallopian tubes are directly attached to the ovaries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The center of sexual arousal in females is the

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A)   vagina.
B)   clitoris.
C)   mons veneris.
D)   labia minora.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

As Cathy is approaching orgasm, she notices what appears to be a rash on her chest. This is most likely to be a

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A)   sex flush.
B)   prostaglandin surge.
C)   myotonic rash.
D)   postural hypotension rash.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of Loulan's sexual response model?

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A)   It consists of desire, excitement, and orgasm phases.
B)   It provides a theoretical perspective of sexual response that is based on brain function.
C)   It incorporates both biological and affective components into a six-stage cycle.
D)   It is the most widely cited model that is used to describe the phases of the sexual response cycle.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is true about the effect of hormones on libido?

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A)   Testosterone plays a powerful role in the libido of men but not women.
B)   Progesterone is the most influential hormone for both men and women.
C)   Women produce testosterone in their ovaries, which increases their libido.
D)   Research has recently found that testosterone is not the primary hormone involved in human libido.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Severe pain during menstruation is known as menorrhea.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ is the part of the vulva covered with pubic hair.

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A)   glans clitoris
B)   mons veneris
C)   labia minora
D)   corpora cavernosaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Describe the physiological changes that a woman's body will undergo up to the point of orgasm.

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The two general processes of vasocongest...

Question 16

When women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging, the condition is called

Accepted Answer

A)   dysmenorrhea.
B)   menarche.
C)   menorrhagia.
D)   amenorrhea.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The terms vagina and vulva are synonymous.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The inner lining of the uterine walls that is filled with tiny blood vessels is the

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A)   chondrocranium.
B)   exometrium.
C)   endometrium.
D)   myocardium.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Rebecca has had an alarmingly heavy flow of blood without much pain during her menstrual cycle. She has soaked through a sanitary pad in less than an hour. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)   menorrhagia
B)   dyspareunia
C)   amenorrhea
D)   dysmenorrheaE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

An area of soft tissue between the anus and the vagina is known as the ________.

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A)   peritoneum
B)   perineum
C)   areola
D)   alveoliE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

The terms vagina and vulva are synonymous.

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The term vagina refers to the external female genitalia.

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The menstrual phase is characterized by the shedding of

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Maria has never menstruated and is currently 18 years old. Her condition is known as

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Which of the following statements is true of Loulan's sexual response model?

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Which of the following is true of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

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When women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging, the condition is called

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Which of the following is true about the effect of hormones on libido?

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