Question 1

Men and women have similar refractory periods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____ is the engorgement of blood vessels in particular body parts in response to sexual arousal.

Accepted Answer

A)   Labioscrotal swelling
B)   Myotonia
C)   Pubescence
D)   VasocongestionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Many antihypertensives, drugs used for treating high blood pressure, have been experimentally demonstrated to:

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A)   increase sexual interest in both sexes.
B)   increase the intensity of orgasm in female subjects.
C)   seriously inhibit erection and ejaculation.
D)   increase the intensity of orgasm in male subjects.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST example of vasocongestion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uterine contractions
B)   Erection of the penis
C)   Vaginal tenting
D)   Muscular spasms during orgasmE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Imagine that you are celebrating your golden (50th) wedding anniversary. You decide that you will rent a honeymoon suite for the night and make love. What differences, if any, might you expect between your actual honeymoon night and this anniversary celebration in terms of sex?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Freud's theory of orgasm held that ____ orgasm was more mature, and thus more preferable, than ____ orgasm.

Accepted Answer

A)   vulval; uterine
B)   uterine; vaginal
C)   vaginal; clitoral
D)   clitoral; vaginalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Engorgement and elevation of the testes becomes more pronounced during:

Accepted Answer

A)   plateau.
B)   orgasm.
C)   resolution.
D)   the expulsion phase of orgasm.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The breasts, inner thighs, neck, and mouth are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)   primary erogenous zones.
B)   secondary erogenous zones.
C)   "pleasure centers."
D)   "G" spots.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Even though women produce less testosterone than men, this does not mean that they have lower sex drives. This is BEST explained by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women produce more unbound testosterone than men.
B)   Women's adrenal glands secrete free testosterone.
C)   Women's body cells are more sensitive to testosterone than men's.
D)   Women's sex drive is determined entirely by estrogen levels.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

One of the problems in using antiandrogens to treat sex offenders is that:

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A)   its effect on reducing testosterone circulation is highly variable.
B)   its use may be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
C)   sexual assaults may occur as the result of nonsexual motives.
D)   while it has been used successfully in Europe, it has not met with FDA approval in the United States.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is included in Masters and Johnson's model.
B)   All sexual expression is preceded by desire.
C)   When people have desire problems, they do not necessarily have excitement and/or orgasm problems.
D)   Excitement is part of the desire phase.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The stage in the sexual response cycle in which physical signs of sexual response begin to appear is called the ______ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)   orgasm
B)   plateau
C)   excitement
D)   desireE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A woman has been dating a man for some time who, although he appears to enjoy her company, seems sexually apathetic toward her. Which of the following would MOST likely enhance his sexual desire?

Accepted Answer

A)   L-dopa
B)   Cantharides
C)   Any drug used to treat high blood pressure
D)   AndrogensE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Imani has little interest in sexual activity, which is beginning to cause problems in her relationship. If she wants to increase her level of sexual desire, Imani is MOST likely to benefit from:

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen replacement therapy.
B)   Depo Provera.
C)   progesterone therapy.
D)   testosterone replacement therapy.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The medical term for castration is:

Accepted Answer

A)   vasectomy.
B)   cryptorchidism.
C)   prostatectomy.
D)   orchidectomy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A 65-year-old man comments that his sexual relationship with his wife is better than it has ever been. To which of the following aspects of his sexual experience would he MOST likely be referring?

Accepted Answer

A)   More intense orgasms
B)   Renewed interest in sex due to increases in testosterone production after age 60
C)   Better ejaculatory control as the result of a more prolonged plateau phase
D)   More rapid erectile response to sexual stimuliE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Current research evidence seems to indicate that humans do secrete ____, yet it is still uncertain whether or not they act as sexual attractants.

Accepted Answer

A)   pheromones
B)   olfactory hormones
C)   libidinal compounds
D)   vomeronasal peptidesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a physiosexual change that occurs in the excitement phase of the aging female?

Accepted Answer

A)   The uterus ceases to elevate.
B)   Vaginal lubrication is somewhat delayed.
C)   The vaginal mucosa becomes thinner.
D)   The ability of the vagina to expand is diminished.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Maya is 70 years old. Most likely, Maya:

Accepted Answer

A)   is no longer sexually active.
B)   experiences reduced sexual response, such as decreased vaginal lubrication.
C)   experiences no change in her sexual response compared to when she was younger.
D)   is much less satisfied with her sex life than when she was younger.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Unfortunately, the rhinoceros population in Africa has dwindled to the point of near extinction, largely as a result of the erroneous belief that rhinoceros horn is a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen replacement.
B)   effective aphrodisiac.
C)   androgen-blocking drug.
D)   cure for hypogonadism.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 6: Sexual Arousal and Response

Unfortunately, the rhinoceros population in Africa has dwindled to the point of near extinction, largely as a result of the erroneous belief that rhinoceros horn is a(n) :

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One of the problems in using antiandrogens to treat sex offenders is that:

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Engorgement and elevation of the testes becomes more pronounced during:

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A 65-year-old man comments that his sexual relationship with his wife is better than it has ever been. To which of the following aspects of his sexual experience would he MOST likely be referring?

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The breasts, inner thighs, neck, and mouth are all examples of:

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Which of the following is the BEST example of vasocongestion?

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Maya is 70 years old. Most likely, Maya:

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Freud's theory of orgasm held that ____ orgasm was more mature, and thus more preferable, than ____ orgasm.

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Which of the following is NOT a physiosexual change that occurs in the excitement phase of the aging female?

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Men and women have similar refractory periods.

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The medical term for castration is:

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Imagine that you are celebrating your golden (50th) wedding anniversary. You decide that you will rent a honeymoon suite for the night and make love. What differences, if any, might you expect between your actual honeymoon night and this anniversary celebration in terms of sex?

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Even though women produce less testosterone than men, this does not mean that they have lower sex drives. This is BEST explained by which of the following statements?

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____ is the engorgement of blood vessels in particular body parts in response to sexual arousal.

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Current research evidence seems to indicate that humans do secrete ____, yet it is still uncertain whether or not they act as sexual attractants.

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Many antihypertensives, drugs used for treating high blood pressure, have been experimentally demonstrated to:

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A woman has been dating a man for some time who, although he appears to enjoy her company, seems sexually apathetic toward her. Which of the following would MOST likely enhance his sexual desire?

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Which of the following statements regarding the desire phase of sexual response is TRUE?

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Imani has little interest in sexual activity, which is beginning to cause problems in her relationship. If she wants to increase her level of sexual desire, Imani is MOST likely to benefit from:

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The stage in the sexual response cycle in which physical signs of sexual response begin to appear is called the ______ phase.

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