When her doctor suggests that she consider taking hormone supplements after menopause, Amanda expresses some concerns. What diseases have been reported to be an increased risk for women who take hormone supplements?
diabetes and gall bladder disease
stroke and breast cancer
breast and lung cancer
gall bladder disease and lung cancer
The sexual phase in which vasocongestion and muscle tensions reach their peak and rhythmic contractions occur throughout the genital regions is called the
excitement/arousal phase.
plateau phase.
orgasmic phase.
resolution phase.
During which sexual phase might a man secrete pre-ejaculatory fluid?
the excitement phase
the plateau phase
the orgasmic phase
the resolution phase
Haley had been having a sexual relationship with Josh for two years when she discovered that she also had sexual feelings for Sara, her roommate’s best friend. Haley’s sexual orientation is
heterosexual.
bisexual.
homosexual.
sexually ambiguous.
By using sanitary napkins instead of tampons, one can reduce the risk of
menstrual cramps.
premenstrual syndrome.
toxic shock syndrome.
amenorrhea.
Jan experiences pain during intercourse. This condition is called
dysmenorrhea.
dyspareunia.
vaginismus.
amenorrhea.
Match the following terms and definitions:
____ the hormone that signals the pituitary to start a new menstrual cycle
epididymides
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
____ the structure that holds immature sperm
epididymides
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
____ the female sex organ which is the most sensitive spot in the female genital area
epididymides
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
____ the gland that secretes seminal fluid into the urethra during ejaculation
epididymides
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
____ the almond-size structures that lie suspended on either side of the uterus and produce egg cells
epididymides
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
____ a lack of interest and pleasure in sexual activity
epididymidis
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
____ difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection
epididymidis
ovaries
human chorionic gonadotropin
prostate gland
clitoris
impotence
dyspareunia
inhibited sexual desire
True/false
A person’s sexual orientation is determined before birth.
True
False
Hormone replacement therapy is no longer considered a good treatment for most menopausal women.
