Chapter 5 - Sexual Arousal & Response

Question 1

Pheromones

Answer 1

Chemical substances secreted externally by certain animals, which convey information to, or produce specific responses in, other members of the same species.

Question 2

Erogenous Zones

Answer 2

Pares of the body that are especially sensitive to tactile sexual stimulation.

Question 3

Primary Erogenous Zones

Answer 3

Erogenous zones that are particularly sensitive because they are richly endowed with nerve endings.

Question 4

Secondary Erogenous Zones

Answer 4

Erogenous zones that become especially sensitive through experience.

Question 5

Aphrodisiacs

Answer 5

Drugs or other agents that are sexually arousing of that increase sexual desire.

Question 6

Anaphrodisiacs

Answer 6

Drugs or other agents whose effects are antagonistic to sexual arousal or sexual desire.

Question 7

Antiandrogen

Answer 7

A substance that decreases the levels of androgens in the bloodstream.

Question 8

Hormone

Answer 8

A chemical that is secreted directly into the bloodstream by a ductless gland, and which influences the functions of the body and/or behavior.

Question 9

Estrus

Answer 9

A brief period of fertility that corresponds to ovulation.

Question 10

Ovariectomy

Answer 10

Surgical removal of the ovaries.

Question 11

Sexual Response Cycle

Answer 11

Masters and Johnson’s model of sexual response, which consists of four phases.

Question 12

Vasocongestion

Answer 12

The swelling of the genital tissues with blood, which causes erection of the penis and engorgement of the area surrounding the vaginal opening.

Question 13

Myotonia

Answer 13

Muscle tension.

Question 14

Excitement Phase

Answer 14

The first phase of the sexual response cycle, which is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female, and muscle tension and increases in heart rate in both males and females.

Question 15

Sex Flush

Answer 15

A reddish rash that appears on the chest or breasts late in the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle.

Question 16

Plateau Phase

Answer 16

The second phase of sexual response cycle, which is characterized by vasocongestion, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure in preparation for orgasm.

Question 17

Sex Skin

Answer 17

Reddening of the labia minor that occurs during the plateau phase.

Question 18

Orgasmic Phase

Answer 18

The phase of the sexual response cycle that is characterized by a rapid succession of muscular contractions in the genital region of both males and females, and also by ejaculation by the male.

Question 19

Resolution Phase

Answer 19

The fourth phase of the sexual response cycle, during which the body gradually returns to it’s pre-aroused state.

Question 20

Refractory Period

Answer 20

A period of time following a response (e.g., orgasm) during which an individual is no longer responsive to stimulation (e.g., sexual stimulation).

Question 21

Multiple Orgasms

Answer 21

One or more additional orgasms following the first, which occur within a short period of time and before the body has returned to a pre-plateau level of arousal.

Question 22

The effects of Spanish Fly are due to ______ in the urinary tract.

a) a burning sensation
b) moisture
c) a burst in cerebral neurons
d) ethanol

Answer 22

a) a burning sensation

Question 23

Alcohol is known to have

a) depressing effects only.
b) stimulation effects only.
c) both stimulating and depressing effects.
d) neither stimulating or depressing effects.

Answer 23

c) both stimulating and depressing effects.

Question 24

Cells in the ______ cortex transmit messages when we experience sexual thoughts and fantasies.

a) reticular
b) avuncular
c) sexual
d) cerebral

Answer 24

d) cerebral

Question 25

When the rear part of a male rat’s ______ is stimulated by electricity, that animal runs through it’s sexual routine mechanically.

a) thalamus
b) hypothalamus
c) occipital lobe
d) larynx

Answer 25

b) hypothalamus

Question 26

According to Masters and Johnson’s, sexual arousal is characterized by vasocongestion and

a) myotonia.
b) blurry vision.
c) cramping.
d. constriction of blood vessels.

Answer 26

a) myotonia.

Question 27

According to Masters and Johnson’s, erection and lubrication occur during the ______ phase of the sexual response cycle.

a) orgasmic
b) excitement
c) plateau
d) resolution

Answer 27

b) excitement

Question 28

Men enter a refractory period following the ______ phase of the sexual response cycle.

a) orgasmic
b) excitement
c) plateau
d) resolution

Answer 28

a) orgasmic

Question 29

The hormone _______ activates sex drives of both men and women.

a) oxytocin
b) prolactin
c) progesterone
d) testosterone

Answer 29

d) testosterone

Question 30

Foods such as oysters and bananas have been considered aphrodisiacs because they

a) are chemically similar to compounds secreted by the male genitals.
b) are enjoyed by women.
c) are popular among the upper class.
d) resemble the male genitals.

Answer 30

d) resemble the male genitals.

Question 31

In many animals, the vomeronasal organ detects

a) pheromones.
b) contractions of the orgasmic platform.
c) pituitary secretions.
d) cerebral activity.

Answer 31

a) pheromones.