Deck 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Question 1

Which of the following is a part of the vulva? 

A) mons veneris 
B) vagina 
C) uterus 
D) cervix

Answer 1

  A

Question 2

What female external sex organ sits inside the labia majora and joins together to form the prepuce? 

A) clitoris 
B) perineum 
C) vulva 
D) labia minora

Answer 2

  D

Question 3

What is the area of tissue between the vagina and the anus called? 

A) vulva 
B) hymen 
C) perineum 
D) rectum

Answer 3

  C

Question 4

What are two functions of the ovaries? 

A) to produce eggs and regulate sexual arousal 
B) to produce eggs and secrete hormones 
C) to produce estrogen and regulate menstruation 
D) to produce estrogen and fertilize sperm

Question 5

What is another name for the introitus? 

A) membrane lining of the uterus 
B) cervix 
C) vaginal opening 
D) urethral opening

Question 6

How is the process through which the vagina is lubricated during sexual arousal best described? 

A) sweating of the vaginal walls 
B) expansion of the cervix 
C) release of fluid by the Grafenberg spot 
D) release of mucus from the ovaries

Question 7

A woman has just become pregnant.Which hormone has contributed most directly to her pregnancy? 

A) prolactin 
B) oxytocin 
C) progesterone 
D) androgen

Question 8

While many people refer to the female's external sex organs as the "vagina," what is the more accurate term? 

A) mons pubis 
B) vulva 
C) perineum 
D) labia majora

Question 9

If you visually compared the sexual development of third-week female and male embryos,what would you notice? 

A) developing testes in the male and developing ovaries in the female 
B) no development yet of testes in the male, but developing ovaries in the female 
C) no development yet of ovaries in the female, but developing of testes in the male 
D) no development yet of ovaries in the female or testes in the male

Question 10

What layer of the uterus is partially shed during menstruation? 

A) perimetrium 
B) myometrium 
C) endometrium 
D) perineum

Question 11

In some parts of the world the surgical removal of the clitoris is practiced.What is the common reason given for the procedure? 

A) protection from HIV/AIDS 
B) culture and tradition 
C) protection of future fertility 
D) disease prevention

Question 12

What structure of female anatomy is homologous to the penis and has the sole purpose of providing sexual pleasure? 

A) vagina 
B) vulva 
C) clitoris 
D) g-spot

Question 13

What is the labia majorad? 

A) the collective term for the female external genitalia 
B) two small glands that secrete oils for lubrication 
C) two folds of fatty tissue that extend from the mons veneris to the perineum 
D) homologous structures to the male penis

Question 14

An egg was just fertilized in Gabbi.Where did this fertilization most likely occur? 

A) uterus 
B) ampulla 
C) ovary 
D) vagina

Question 15

Which statement best describes the vagina? 

A) Its environment is slightly acidic. 
B) It is the primary female organ involved in sexual arousal. 
C) It houses the clitoris. 
D) It connects to the fallopian tubes.

Question 16

What is the primary function of the mons veneris? 

A) to release hormones in a cyclical pattern 
B) to aid in the maturation of the ova 
C) to protect the genitals during intercourse 
D) to facilitate conception

Question 17

What is the primary function of the fimbriae? 

A) to direct the ova from the ovaries to the fallopian tubes. 
B) to direct the release of hormones 
C) to provide lubrication during sexual stimulation 
D) to implant the fertilized egg into the uterus

Question 18

Hannah is giving birth.What layer of the uterus is contracting to expel menstrual fluid and push the fetus out of the womb? 

A) perimetrium 
B) myometrium 
C) endometrium 
D) perineum

Question 19

What is one factor that makes women more susceptible than men to urinary tract infections? 

A) a shorter urethra 
B) location of the urethra and introitus 
C) earlier onset of puberty 
D) hormones produced during the menstrual cycle

Question 20

A woman has pain and swelling in the labial and vaginal areas due to an infected cyst.Where could one infer that the infection most likely originated? 

A) cervix 
B) urethral opening 
C) hymen 
D) Bartholin's glands

Question 21

What is a specific risk factor that can contribute to PMDD? 

A) history of asthma 
B) having had two or more children 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) prenatal exposure to lead

Question 22

How much fluid (including tissue and blood)is typically released during the menstrual cycle? 

A) 1-3 teaspoons 
B) 2-4 tablespoons 
C) one-half cup (100ml) 
D) One cup (200ml)

Question 23

There are no overall ethnic differences in the prevalence of premenstrual symptoms (PMS).However,according to research,which of the following factors is related to ethnic differences? 

A) the length of time symptoms are experienced 
B) the age at which the individual began having PMS 
C) the types of symptoms experienced 
D) the treatments used for individuals experiencing PMS

Question 24

Which statement best describes withdrawal bleeding,which occurs when a woman taking birth control pills stops taking them for a week? 

A) It is usually greater in volume than menstrual flow for a woman who has not taken birth control for several months. 
B) It does not occur if the woman takes placebo pills during that week. 
C) It indicates that the woman is likely pregnant. 
D) It is biologically very different from normal menstrual fluid.

Question 25

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. 
B) There would be a decrease in unintended pregnancies. 
C) Women's fertility cycles would become more predictable. 
D) There would likely be fewer relationship problems due to fewer women experiencing PMS.

Question 26

What are the four main areas of PMDD symptoms? 

A) behavioural, relational, cognitive, somatic 
B) cognitive, psychosomatic, relational, mood 
C) behavioural, relational, physical, internal 
D) behavioural, somatic, cognitive, mood

Question 27

What would be most helpful to a woman who wants to reduce the severity of menstrual cramping without medication? 

A) moderate exercise 
B) moderate alcohol use 
C) eating more carbohydrates 
D) avoiding orgasm

Question 28

In which stage of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium reach its maximum thickness in preparation to receive and nourish a fertilized egg? 

A) follicular 
B) ovulatory 
C) luteal 
D) menstrual

Question 29

What statement best describes findings related to the treatment of PMS and PMDD? 

A) The majority of women respond well to treatment. 
B) There doesn't seem to be any treatment that can provide significant relief. 
C) Most treatments have so many side effects that women do not want to use them. 
D) Asian women respond better to treatment than Black or White women.

Question 30

What factor is often related to the onset of puberty for females? 

A) age at first intercourse 
B) height 
C) weight 
D) birth order

Question 31

During a menstrual cycle,what is the purpose of the uterine lining buildup? 

A) to rid the body of toxins accumulated each month 
B) to prepare for a pregnancy 
C) to maintain blood circulation throughout the reproductive system 
D) to help accumulate hormones in the bloodstream

Question 32

What is the best treatment for Turner's syndrome? 

A) administration of testosterone during puberty 
B) administration of estrogen and progesterone during puberty 
C) administration of androgens at birth 
D) no known treatment for Turner's syndrome at this time

Question 33

Which statement best describes breast self-examinations? 

A) If a lump is detected, women should not panic because 80-90% of all lumps are noncancerous. 
B) Women with breast implants should not perform breast self-exams. 
C) A breast self-exam should be done at the same time each month preferably during menstruation. 
D) If one breast is slightly larger than the other, this should be reported to a doctor immediately.

Question 34

Which statement best describes menarche? 

A) The average age of menarche is earlier for Black, non-Hispanic girls than White or Hispanic girls. 
B) The average age of menarche for Asian girls is earlier than for White or Hispanic girls. 
C) In less developed countries, the age of menarche is earlier. 
D) The age of menarche has gradually been increasing.

Question 35

Which statement best describes Turner's syndrome? 

A) It affects only males. 
B) It affects only females. 
C) It affects both males and females equally. 
D) It is a condition that makes it impossible to identify a child as male or female.

Question 36

Who is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea? 

A) Jennifer, with underdeveloped reproductive organs 
B) Kristin, who is pregnant 
C) Allison, who does not engage in regular exercise 
D) Dani, who went through menopause last year

Question 37

Which statement best describes menstrual manipulation? 

A) It could be dangerous if a woman goes for more than six months without a period. 
B) It is done with pills, which suppress the growth of the uterine lining. 
C) It is associated with a later onset of menopause. 
D) Despite the wide availability of these pills, the majority of U.S. women are not interested in them.

Question 38

What does the term "mittelschmerz" refer to? 

A) slight pain or sensation felt by some women during ovulation 
B) a German celebration that occurs upon a female's first period 
C) the time when the ovaries first begin producing estrogen 
D) the pain felt prior to childbirth when the cervix softens and dilates

Question 39

What is the most probable diagnosis for a woman whose menstrual cycles are normal except that she experiences higher than normal menstrual flow? 

A) dysmenorrhea 
B) dysfunctional uterine bleeding 
C) menorrhagia 
D) premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 40

What term refers to the disorder of sex development in which a child is born with both fully formed ovaries and fully formed testes? 

A) hermaphroditism 
B) Klinefelter's syndrome 
C) Turner's syndrome 
D) XYY syndrome

Question 41

In cultures that practice female circumcision,the procedure typically occurs at birth.

Question 42

Androgens are important for sexual development,specifically in males.

Question 43

What type of cancer of the female reproductive system is most likely to lead to death? 

A) cervical 
B) endometrial 
C) ovarian 
D) breast

Question 44

What is the age range in which menopause will typically occur? 

A) 30-35 
B) 35-40 
C) 40-58 
D) 58-67

Question 45

A fertilized ovum typically implants in the cervix.

Question 46

Most hormonal secretions are regulated by the brain.

Question 47

What is one result of decreasing estrogen during the years leading up to and after menopause? 

A) enlargement of the clitoris and labia 
B) loss of body hair 
C) decreased risk for osteoporosis 
D) excessive vaginal secretions

Question 48

When is it common for a woman to discover she has endometriosis? 

A) when having severe pain during intercourse 
B) when trying to become pregnant 
C) after having multiple miscarriages 
D) after having irregular periods for more than two years

Question 49

According to the text,when should women undergo their first gynecological exam with a Pap smear? 

A) beginning within 3 years after first sexual intercourse or by the age of 21 
B) by the age of 18 
C) beginning after first sexual intercourse 
D) beginning at age 18 for sexually active females and age 25 for others

Question 50

Someone with Turner syndrome would look like a genetic female at birth.

Question 51

Which statement best describes hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? 

A) Most women should take HRT for one to two years following menopause. 
B) Women should begin HRT at the onset of experiencing perimenopausal symptoms. 
C) As a general practice, women should not take HRT. 
D) There are pros and cons of HRT that need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Question 52

Sara is experiencing vaginal burning and rawness along with a sometimes stabbing pain in the vaginal area.Although her gynecologist has been unable to identify a specific cause,what is the most likely diagnosis? 

A) uterine fibroids 
B) toxic shock syndrome 
C) urinary tract infection 
D) vulvodynia

Question 53

Who is least likely to develop breast cancer in the next year? 

A) Deanna, who is 60, White, has no family history of breast cancer, and has never had a child 
B) Sawyer, who is 50, Hispanic, has no family history of breast cancer, and had two miscarriages 
C) Sheila, who is 35, White, has no family history of breast cancer, and bottle fed her 4 children 
D) Jewel, who is 35, Black, has a family history of breast cancer, and breastfed her 2 children

Question 54

What does the Diva Cup do? 

A) lubricates the vagina of a woman experiencing menopause 
B) promotes menstrual suppression 
C) holds back menstrual fluid during sexual activity 
D) restores the look of breasts for women after a mastectomy

Question 55

The labia minora join at the clitoris to form the prepuce.

Question 56

The pairs of chromosomes that determine the sex of the child are the autosomes.

Question 57

The clitoris is the only human organ whose sole function is to bring sexual pleasure.

Question 58

Sadaf has irregular menstruation,is overweight,and has excessive body and facial hair,and acne.What condition could she have? 

A) menstrual toxic shock syndrome (mTSS) 
B) polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 
C) dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) 
D) premenopausal dysphoric syndrome (PMDS)

Question 59

What is the main cause of cervical cancer? 

A) HPV infection 
B) family history 
C) trauma to the cervix during childbirth 
D) having sexual intercourse at a young age

Question 60

In typical development,if the male contributes a Y chromosome,the child will be male.

Question 61

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.

Question 62

Sexual differentiation of the genitals begins earlier in pregnancy than sexual differentiation of the brain.

Question 63

Explain what breasts are composed of and the various structures contained in them.

Question 64

Identify and discuss the functions of three internal female sexual organs.

Question 65

Identify and discuss the functions of three external female sexual organs.

Question 66

Current recommendations suggest routine pap smears beginning at the age of 17.

Question 67

Describe the process of sexual differentiation in a developing fetus.

Question 68

Pap smears,taken during routine pelvic exams,test for ovarian cancer.

Question 69

Identify and explain what happens during each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle.

Question 70

Describe two disorders of sex development (DSD)and the recommended treatment for each.

Question 71

Couples who are more comfortable with their sexuality report higher levels of sexual intercourse during menstruation.

Question 72

The number of women undergoing breast augmentation has decreased since 1995.

Question 73

Implantation of a fertilized egg usually occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.

Question 74

A child with gonads of one sex but ambiguous external genitalia is referred to as asexual.

Question 75

The uterus is the female's most important producer of female sex hormones.

Question 76

Recent research has concluded that there is no medical need for women to have monthly periods.

Question 77

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a psychological disorder.

Question 78

Describe the pathway of an ovum after ovulation with and without fertilization.Be sure to identify any integral structures involved with the process.

Question 79

The term amenorrhea refers to painful menstruation.

Question 80

Douching can destroy healthy bacteria in the vagina.