Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Sex and Your Body

Chapter 5 Sex and Your Body

Multiple Choice


1	Day one of the menstrual cycle occurs during the
		A)	menses.
		B)	estrogenic phase.
		C)	ovulation phase.
		D)	progestational phase.


2	Male sexual maturation usually occurs at about age
		A)	6.
		B)	8.
		C)	10.
		D)	12.


3	The phase of the sexual response cycle unique to men is
		A)	resolution.
		B)	plateau.
		C)	refractory.
		D)	excitement.


4	Vaginitis may be caused by
		A)	Candida.
		B)	Trichomonas.
		C)	bacteria.
		D)	all of the above


5	The primary difference between homosexuals and heterosexuals is
		A)	intellectual.
		B)	appearance.
		C)	erotic partner choice.
		D)	values.


6	The percentage of college students who masturbate several times a week is approximately
		A)	12%.
		B)	25%.
		C)	53%.
		D)	67%.


7	Adolescent sexual behavior
		A)	includes intercourse for less than 25% of adolescents.
		B)	is influenced by factors such as peer pressure.
		C)	is a reliable predictor of adult sexual orientation.
		D)	includes masturbation among boys but not girls.


8	Prostitutes may be
		A)	men.
		B)	women.
		C)	children.
		D)	all of the above


9	The first sign of puberty in females is
		A)	breast development.
		B)	menstruation.
		C)	hair growth.
		D)	body growth.


10	Data indicates that the sexual motives of love and physical gratification are approximately equal in males and females in the _______________ age range.
		A)	21-25
		B)	26-30
		C)	31-35
		D)	36-40

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