Question 1

Where does fertilization normally occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   Uterus
B)   Ampulla
C)   Ovary
D)   VaginaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

According to the textbook, when is it recommended for women to undergo their first gynecological exam with a Pap smear?

Accepted Answer

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 21 for othersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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Question 5

What does the term mittelschmerz refer to?

Accepted Answer

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 dilatesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

What layer of the uterus is partially shed during menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Perimetrium
B)   Myometrium
C)   Endometrium
D)   PerineumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

If a woman has pain and swelling in the labial and vaginal areas due to an infected cyst, we could infer that the infection most likely came from:

Accepted Answer

A)   The cervix
B)   The urethral opening
C)   The hymen
D)   The Bartholin's glandsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What is TRUE about withdrawal bleeding which occurs when a woman taking birth control pills stops taking them for a week?

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Vagina
B)   Vulva
C)   Clitoris
D)   G-spotE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The term amenorrhea refers to painful menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Cervical
B)   Endometrial
C)   Ovarian
D)   BreastE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Dysmenorrhea
B)   Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
C)   Menorrhagia
D)   Premenstrual dysphoric disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What is one reason why menstrual suppression may be preferable to having monthly periods?

Accepted Answer

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 less relationship problems due to less women experiencing PMS.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

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Question 17

What best describes the labia majora?

Accepted Answer

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 penisE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Vulva
B)   Hymen
C)   Perineum
D)   RectumE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) C

Question 19

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

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The external female sexual organs includ...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

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According to the textbook, when is it recommended for women to undergo their first gynecological exam with a Pap smear?

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

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What does the term mittelschmerz refer to?

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What layer of the uterus is partially shed during menstruation?

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If a woman has pain and swelling in the labial and vaginal areas due to an infected cyst, we could infer that the infection most likely came from:

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What is TRUE about withdrawal bleeding which occurs when a woman taking birth control pills stops taking them for a week?

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

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The term amenorrhea refers to painful menstruation.

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

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

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

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What is one reason why menstrual suppression may be preferable to having monthly periods?

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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.

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

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What best describes the labia majora?

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