Chapter 6

Question 0

Limbic system

Answer 0

Brain system that influences sexual behavior of humans and other animals.

Question 1

Cerebral cortex

Answer 1

Outer layer of cerebrum controls higher mental processes

Question 2

Dopamine

Answer 2

Neurotransmitter that facilitates sexual arousal and activity

Question 3

Serotonin

Answer 3

Neurotransmitter inhibits sexual arousal an activity

Question 4

Erogenous zones

Answer 4

Areas of the body responsive to sexual stimulation

Question 5

Primary erogenous zones

Answer 5

Contain dense concentrations of nerve endings

Question 6

Secondary erogenous zones

Answer 6

Areas of the body that become sexually responsive through experience.

Question 7

Pheromones

Answer 7

Certain odors produced that can relate to reproductive functions

Question 8

Aphrodisiac

Answer 8

Arouses sexual desire and increases the capacity for sexual activity

Alcohol

Question 9

Anaphrodisiac

Answer 9

Inhibits sexual desire and behavior

Drug

Question 10

Steroid hormones

Answer 10

Sex hormones

Question 11

Neuropeptide hormones

Answer 11

Chemicals in brain that influence sexuality and other behavioral functions

Question 12

Oxytocin

Answer 12

Influences sexual response and interpersonal reaction

Question 13

Castration

Answer 13

Surgical removal of testes

Question 14

Orchidectomy

Answer 14

Surgical procedure for removing testes

Question 15

Hypogonadism

Answer 15

Impaired hormone production in tested that results in testosterone deficiency