Why does society set standards to regulate sexual behavior?
To distinguish good from bad behavior and acceptable from unacceptable behavior.
Tim avoids all sexual activity with others. Tim's choice is called
celibacy.
Where does the male human body store sperm until it reaches full maturity?
epididymis
Eric and Sarah begin kissing and fondling each other. Their initial physiological reactions to this stimulation are found in which stage of the sexual response?
excitement/arousal
Which is true about sexual development?
The hormone responsible for penis development is testosterone.
At about day fourteen of the cycle, during the ________ phase, a mature ovarian follicle releases an egg into the fallopian tube.
proliferative
Greg has an irrational fear of homosexuality. He is disgusted by homosexual behavior and has a fear that he might have homosexual feelings himself. Greg is
homophobic.
Alcohol
can impair sexual response.
The female organ in which a fetus develops is the
uterus.
Which of the following is true about erectile dysfunction?
At some time in his life, every man experiences erectile dysfunction.
Transsexuals do not necessarily exhibit exclusively female or male primary and secondary sex characteristics.
False
Fertilization of an egg by sperm takes place in the
fallopian tubes.
Semen is usually, but not always, ejaculated from the penis during the orgasmic phase.
True
The neck portion or lower end of the womb or uterus is called the
cervix.
The most commonly practiced form of sexual expression for couples is
coitus.
Toxic shock syndrome, although rare today, is still a concern and is caused by a bacterial infection facilitated by tampon or diaphragm use.
True
Monica found out she is having a baby boy. What is the sex chromosome characteristic of her baby?
XY
When a woman is unable to achieve orgasm, this is referred to as
female orgasmic disorder.
Maria is fifty years old and has not had a period in more than six months. She also has been having hot flashes and headaches. Maria is probably entering
menopause.
The passageway from the uterus to the outside of a female's body is called the cervix.
False
Rachel is going through puberty. She is noticing her breasts are growing and she is developing underarm and pubic hair. These changes are the development of ________ characteristics.
secondary sex
During what phase might a man secrete pre-ejaculatory fluid?
the plateau phase
Researchers today agree that sexual orientation is best understood by using
a multifactorial model.
Jan experiences pain during intercourse. Her pain is called
dyspareunia.
Fertilization takes place in the uterus.
False
The highly sensitive female sexual organ located near the vaginal opening is the
clitoris.
What is it called when a person does not exhibit exclusively male or female primary and secondary sex characteristics?
intersexuality
Haley had been having a sexual relationship with Josh for two years when she found that she also had sexual feelings for Sara, her roommate's best friend. Haley's sexual orientation is
bisexual.
The primary function of the ________ is to secrete a fluid that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes acid that remains in the urethra after urination.
Cowper's gland
Observing others for the purpose of one's own sexual gratification is called
voyeurism.
The goal of autoerotic behavior is
sexual self-stimulation.
A person's enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectionate attraction to other persons refers to
sexual orientation.
Patrick usually has to wait before he can regain an erection after an orgasm. This phase is called the ________ phase.
refractory
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