Understanding Menstrual Health - Menstrual Manipulation, PMDD Risk Factors Part 1

1.Which of the following statements is TRUE about menstrual manipulation? B) It is done with pills which suppress the growth of the uterine lining. 2.What is one reason why menstrual suppression may be preferable to having monthly periods? A) Menstrual disorders are the number one cause of gynecological disease. 3.What is a specific risk factor that can contribute to PMDD? D) All of these 4.The labia minora join at the clitoris to form the prepuce. A) True 5.The uterus is the female’s most important producer of female sex hormones. B) False 6.In parts of the world where surgical removal of the clitoris is practiced, what is the common reason(s) given for the procedure? B) Culture and tradition 7.The withdrawal bleeding that occurs while women are using oral contraceptives is different from the bleeding that occurs when women who do not use oral contraceptives have their periods. A) True 8.What is another name for the introitus? C) Vaginal opening 9.Which woman is LEAST likely to develop breast cancer in the next year? D) Jewel who is 35, Black, has a family history of breast cancer and breastfed her 2 children 10.Which statement regarding the uterus is FALSE? D) It is a thin-walled organ that engorges with blood during sexual arousal. 11.A fertilized ovum typically implants in the cervix. B) False 12.What does the term mittelschmerz refer to? A) Slight pain or sensation felt by some women during ovulation 13.Which of the following is NOT a part of the vulva? D) Cervix 14.What layer of the uterus contracts to expel menstrual fluid and push the fetus out of the womb during labor? B) Myometrium 15.Which type of cancer of the female reproductive system is most likely to lead to death? C) Ovarian 16.What are two functions of the ovaries? B) To produce eggs and secrete hormones 17.According to the textbook, when is it recommended for women to undergo their first gynecological exam with a Pap smear? A) Beginning within 3 years after first sexual intercourse or at age 21 18.Which of the following does NOT characterize the vagina? A) Primary female organ involved in sexual arousal 19.While there are no overall ethnic differences in the prevalence of premenstrual symptoms (PMS), research has found ethnic differences related to the following: D) The treatments used for individuals experiencing PMS 20.What are the four main areas of PMDD symptoms? D) Mood, behavioral, somatic, cognitive 21.The term amenorrhea refers to painful menstruation. B) False 22.Which of the following statements regarding female breasts is FALSE? D) The areola is the part of the breast that cannot be seen from the outside. 23.If a woman has a hymen that is not intact, what can we safely assume? D) None of these 24.Decreasing estrogen during the years leading up to and after menopause can lead to all of the following EXCEPT: A) Enlargement of the clitoris and labia 25.Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a psychological disorder. A) True 1.Wayne is 50-years old and has recently developed a painful curvature of his penis making penetration impossible. What would his diagnosis be? D) Peyronie’s disease 2.Which best describes the corpus spongiosum? A) It contains tissue that fills with blood to cause an erection. 3.Males experience andropause at a much earlier age than females experience menopause. B) False 4.What describes the process of erection? C) Erectile tissues filling with blood 5.Research worldwide shows that the overall sperm count in men has been decreasing. A) True 6.Ovulation typically produces just one egg per cycle. Why does ejaculate contain more than just one sperm? A) Sperm work together to achieve fertilization through combined enzyme production. 7.If treatment is not obtained within 6 hours from the onset of testicular torsion symptoms, what is a likely outcome? B) Loss of the testicle 8.The only early detection system for testicular cancer is testicular self-examination (TSE). A) True 9.If a young male’s body is just beginning the process of producing sperm, when is it likely that he would ejaculate mature, viable sperm? C) Within the next 1-2 years 10.What triggers puberty in a boy’s life? D) It is unknown. 11.Sperm requires temperatures cooler than the body’s temperature for viability. A) True 12.What part of the penis is made up of the corona, frenulum and urethral opening? C) Glans penis 13.Which man is most likely to develop prostate cancer? A) John, a 55-year old Black man 14.What term refers to the decrease of blood testosterone concentrations as a male ages? C) Andropause 15. According to World Health Organization statistics, the majority of males are circumcised. B) False 16.The root of the penis sits just below the surface of the skin and attaches to the scrotum. B) False 17.Which of the following area(s) has been studied related to sperm production? D) All of these 18.What are two of the most common surgical side effects of prostate cancer treatment? D) Erectile dysfunction and inability to hold one’s urine 19.What is the primary reason the testicles are located outside of the body? C) Sperm need to be kept cooler to survive. 20.What factor has recent research found as a risk factor for testicular cancer? B) Frequent use of marijuana 21.If the semen of a man has a bitter taste, one could suspect that he: D) Is a coffee drinker 22.According to an evolutionary scientist, what characteristic of the penis would serve an important function related to sperm competition (when the sperm of two or more men is present in the female reproductive tract)? C) Coronal ridge 23.Alex, a 20-year-old college student took some of his father’s Viagra with hopes of enhancing his sexual performance with his partner. Alex experienced an abnormally prolonged and painful erection which required a trip to the ER. What condition did Alex have? A) Priapism 24.What is the primary function of the Cowper’s glands? D) Produce fluid to clean and lubricate the urethra 25.What is the 18-inch tube that carries sperm away from the testicles and mixes it with other seminal fluids? B) Vas deferens 1.A person is more likely to be jealous in situations where his/her partner is flirting with someone who has characteristics similar to their own. B) False 2.Erik says “Love is a shopping list. You go through life trying to find a partner who has all of the items on your list.” According to Lee what is Erik’s love style? C) Pragma 3.What does Ainsworth’s research suggest is highly correlated to the type of intimate relationship that you form in your adulthood? D) The type of attachment you formed as a child 4.According to recent research, when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other, which of the following becomes stronger? C) Immune functioning 5.Research has found a strong correlation between intimacy and the ability to do what? C) Self-disclose 6.What is a term that identifies the group of people a person may be attracted to? D) Field of eligibles 7. Brian and Ann have been married for over 20 years and they describe their feelings for each other as intimate, trusting, loyal, and romantic. What term best describes their love? C) Companionate love 8.Related to attachment, divorce and future relationships, what factor has been found to reduce the negative effects from divorce? D) If a child has a good relationship with at least one parent after the divorce 9.People with which attachment style are likely to be in the dating pool more frequently and for longer periods of time? C) Avoidant 10.More men than women report “hooking up” behavior on college campuses. B) False 11.According to information in your text, what is a significant characteristic that distinguishes love from intimacy? A) Reciprocity 12.What is one of the most reliable predictors of whom a person will date? D) Proximity 13.There is a strong correlation between a person’s childhood attachment style and how he/she relates to future intimate relationships. A) True 14.Which statement is descriptive of the matching hypothesis? B) People are drawn to others with traits and levels of attractiveness similar to themselves. 15.What is the term used to describe the set of behaviors developed in adolescence that we use to forge close relationships throughout our lives? A) Intimacy repertoire 16.Folklore has sayings that “birds of a father flock together” and “opposites attract” and current research on attraction supports both sayings. B) False 17.What is “passion” according to Sternberg’s research? B) It is sparked by physical attraction and sexual desire driving a person to pursue a romantic relationship. 18.Which two people are most likely to prefer each other? C) an avoidant man and an anxious woman. 19.Rick and Lindsey were on the same airplane during an emergency landing. They met at the airport while waiting for another airplane. Over the next 4 months they formed a long distance relationship. Lindsey says her heart races whenever she sees Rick. What theory best exemplifies this? C) Physiological arousal 20.What was a significant problem with Davis Buss’s methodology in studying attraction across cultures? D) He assumed all respondents were heterosexual. 21.Conjugal love is another name for companionate love. A) True 22.Which of the following is TRUE according to recent research on pheromones? D) Homosexual men respond to pheromones involved in sexual attraction similarly to heterosexual women. 23.One’s culture has a more powerful impact on love beliefs than one’s gender. A) True 24.During which era did the idea that romantic love is the most desirable form of love become popular? C) 19th century 25.According to Sternberg’s love triangles, what term is used for the absence of the three building blocks of love? C) Nonlove 1.On average, boys begin ejaculation before most girls experience their first period. B) False 2.What is a common criticism of many of the studies related to childhood sexuality? C) Most are retrospective in nature and rely on older adults to remember what they did when they were young. 3.What hormone is released in response to a baby’s crying which in turn facilitates the release of breast milk? B) Oxytocin 4.All of the following are true about teens and contraceptive use EXCEPT: D) Teens in long term relationships are less likely to use contraception methods. 5.What is one reason girls may experience first sexual contact earlier than boys? B) It is common for young heterosexual girls to date older boys. 6.Riley has been asking questions such as “why do some girls have larger breasts than others” and “do boys have a period too?” How old is Riley likely to be? C) 9 to 12 7.What countries are known as world leaders in sexuality education, providing the best examples of the value of high-quality sex education? C) Sweden and the Netherlands 8.What was the most common motivation given by girls for engaging in sexual intercourse for the first time? A) Affection for partner 9.What percent of high school students commonly report being unsure about their sexual orientation? A) 10% 10.At what age do the first outward signs of puberty typically emerge? B) 9 or 10 11.About what percent of American students in grades 9-12 have engaged in sexual intercourse? B) 50% 12.What is true of teenage pregnancy rates? D) Rates of pregnancy, birth and abortion since 1990 have dropped among African-American teens. 13.Research on parent-adolescent communication has found that boys are more likely to learn about sex from: B) Their peers and the media 14.During adolescence, the risks for depression and suicide are about equal for heterosexual and homosexual youth. B) False 15.The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found that today’s adolescents are increasingly engaging in more risky sexual behaviors. B) False 16.Which of the following statements describes patterns of teens and oral sex? C) The majority of heterosexual teens engage in oral sex after they have already engaged in sexual intercourse. 17.What is the significance of the Quinceañera celebration in Latino communities? B) A time to celebrate a young girl’s transition into adolescence 18.What popular clothing store chain that appeals to tween and teen girls introduced its new maternity line in 2010? A) Forever 21 19.When researchers distracted participants with an Avoidant Attachment Style, they A) were less able to repress their true attachment feelings. 20.Related to peer influences, what is true of how peers influence each other related to sexual behaviors? A) A person’s perception of what peers are doing has a greater influence than peers’ actual behaviors. 21.A typically-developing child shows a decline in sexual exploration. Most likely, this child is how old? C) 6 22.All of the following are true EXCEPT: D) Girls most often learn about masturbation from other girls. 23.What have studies related to sibling sexual contact found? A) While sex games or fondling are fairly common, sexual contact between siblings is more likely to be harmful when there is a large age difference between siblings. 24.Four-year-old Emma knows that she is a girl, but sometimes says things indicating that she thinks she may be a boy in the future. Emma has not yet achieved: B) Gender constancy 25.Children’s earliest friendships tend to be activity-based, whereas in early adolescence friendships are more based on: A) Affective qualities 1.If one testicle hangs noticeably lower than the other, this should be reported to a doctor. B) False 2.What was the most common motivation given by boys for engaging in sexual intercourse for the first time? B) Curiosity 3.The only early detection system for testicular cancer is testicular self-examination (TSE). A) True 4.Alex, a 20-year-old college student took some of his father’s Viagra with hopes of enhancing his sexual performance with his partner. Alex experienced an abnormally prolonged and painful erection which required a trip to the ER. What condition did Alex have? A) Priapism 5.Which of the following aspects of love does a person’s culture impact? D) All of these 6.Current recommendations suggest routine pap smears beginning at the age of 17. B) False 7.Riley has been asking questions such as “why do some girls have larger breasts than others” and “do boys have a period too?” How old is Riley likely to be? C) 9 to 12 8.When asked to describe his relationship with his partner, Jason says he knew it was love at first sight and that he loves to close his eyes and feel the touch and smell of his lover. According to Lee what is Jason’s love style? D) Ero 9.Which of the following is NOT a part of the vulva? D) Cervix 10.Katie is considering having a sexual relationship with Antonio. She is also thinking about what she learned from her family, education, and religion. What is she doing? A) Values clarification 11.What types of sexuality education programs were found to delay sexual behavior and reduce frequency of sexual behaviors and unprotected sex? C) Comprehensive education that includes abstinence and contraceptive information 12.Evolutionary theory suggests that the shape of the penis allows it to remove another lover’s sperm from the reproductive tract of a woman. A) True 13.What part of the male reproductive system contracts and expands to regulate the temperature of the testicles? A) Cremaster muscle 14.The National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found that today’s adolescents are increasingly engaging in more risky sexual behaviors. B) False 15.Casual parental attitudes towards nudity and seeing parents naked are correlated with lower levels of selfesteem in children. B) False 16.Which of the following countries tends to have the lowest degree of conflict in intimate relationships? A) France 17.According to recent research, when people feel loved and can open up and talk with each other, which of the following becomes stronger? C) Immune functioning 18.The number of women undergoing breast augmentation has decreased since 1995. B) False 19.According to recent research with college populations what was found related to sperm production? B) Sperm production was lower during exam periods than at the beginning of the semester. 20.If treatment is not obtained within 6 hours from the onset of testicular torsion symptoms, what is a likely outcome? B) Loss of the testicle 21.According to behavioral reinforcement theory, a person may dislike someone based on the experience of an unrelated negative association in his or her presence. A) True 22.During a menstrual cycle, what is the purpose of the uterine lining buildup? B) To prepare for a pregnancy 23.In which stage of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium reach its maximum thickness in preparation to receive and nourish a fertilized egg? C) Luteal 24.Decreasing estrogen during the years leading up to and after menopause can lead to all of the following EXCEPT: A) Enlargement of the clitoris and labia 25.Recent research has concluded that there is no medical need for women to have monthly periods. A) True 26.What popular clothing store chain that appeals to tween and teen girls introduced its new maternity line in 2010? A) Forever 21 27.On average, boys begin ejaculation before most girls experience their first period. B) False 28.Next to skin cancer, what is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men? B) Prostate 29.If you want your son or daughter to delay the age of first sexual behaviors, avoid STIs and unintended pregnancy what should you consider doing? D) All of these 30.Related to peer influences, what is true of how peers influence each other related to sexual behaviors? A) A person’s perception of what peers are doing has a greater influence than peers’ actual behaviors. 31.Cross-cultural studies show that the majority of teens worldwide are receiving adequate sexuality education. B) False 32.“I would do almost anything for her” is an example from which part of Rubin’s Love Scale? B) Caring 33.What is the technical term used for first ejaculation in boys? C) Semenarche 34.The best approach for parents whose five-year-old child walks in on them while they are having sexual intercourse is to: C) Calmly tell the child that the parents are showing each other how much they love each other