Exam 2

Question 1

What is a surrogate

Answer 1

carries the child using own egg and “fathers” sperm

Question 2

What are the main symptoms within the first trimester of pregnancy

Answer 2

nausea, fatigue, vomiting, swelling of breast, changes in sexuality

Question 3

What is the first day of pregnancy

Answer 3

The day a woman begins her last menstrual cycle

Question 4

A harmful substance that causes defects in embryos or fetuses is called

Answer 4

Teratogens

Question 5

What is a blastocyst?

Answer 5

Hollow ball of 64-128 cells, which will attach to the endomentrium

Question 6

What are braxton-hicks contractions

Answer 6

exercising the body in preparation of labor

Question 7

What is an elective birth?

Answer 7

You pick the day you give birth

Question 8

What is vernix?

Answer 8

waxy substance that covers a newborn

Question 9

When does the second stage of labor begin?

Answer 9

When the fetus head moves into the birth canal

Question 10

What is an episiotomy

Answer 10

Cut from the vaginal opening to the anus

Question 11

What is the purpose of the ovaries?

Answer 11

produce sex cells

Question 12

Do orgasms and ejaculations in males always occur simultaneously?

Answer 12

not always

Question 13

What is the purpose of the clitoris

Answer 13

pleasure

Question 14

When do reproductive organs begin to differentiate in development?

Answer 14

7th or 8th week gestation

Question 15

What is the vulva?

Answer 15

mons pubis, clitoris, labia

Question 16

What stage of sexual development does nocturnal emission begin?

Answer 16

sexuality in adolescence

Question 17

During which stage of sexual development may one have concerns related to reevaluating ones sexuality

Answer 17

sexuality in middle adulthood

Question 18

Where do people aged 25-40 meet potential partners?

Answer 18

introduction by friends, internet, parties, social and religious groups

Question 19

What are the distinguishing features of college that make dating different than high school?

Answer 19

Independent setting, increased maturity of partners, role flexibility, increased legitimacy of sexual interactions

Question 20

What are the three frames to view virginity?

Answer 20

Gift, Stigma and Process Frame

Question 21

What year did the supreme court pass the law that states cannot ban same sex marriage?

Answer 21

2015

Question 22

Why is Kinsey’s research on sexual orientation so important?

Answer 22

It challenged the dichotomized model of sexuality

Question 23

Why is it more difficult to be homosexual if you are African American?

Answer 23

The African American community is less accepting of homosexuality than other cultures

Question 24

Is the Native American community accepting of various sexual orientations?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Who is "invisible" minority and why

Answer 25

Those identified as bisexual, because most research involves heterosexuals and homosexuals

Question 26

What is the first sign of puberty in females?

Answer 26

Breast Development

Question 27

What is the average age women go through menopause?

Answer 27

51, ranging from 30-50

Question 28

What is it called when women stop menstruating for reasons other than menopause?

Answer 28

Amenorrhea

Question 29

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

Answer 29

enlargement of the prostate gland

Question 30

What is the first sign of puberty in males?

Answer 30

increased size of testicles

Question 31

What are the four phases in Master and Johnson's model?

Answer 31

1. Excitement 2. Plateau 3. Orgasm 4. Resolution

Question 32

What are some characteristics for the excitement phase?

Answer 32

Heart rate accelerates Breathing increases Male testes enlarge Female breast swell

Question 33

What are some characteristics for the Plateau phase?

Answer 33

Male testes withdraw from scrotum | Female clit becomes highly sensitive

Question 34

What are some characteristics for the Orgasm phase?

Answer 34

In a female, the vaginal muscles contract and the uterus undergoes repeated contractions In a male, repeated contractions occur at the base of the penis and semen is ejaculated

Question 35

What are some characteristics for the Resolution phase?

Answer 35

body slowly returns to its original

Question 36

What are some causes of infertility in males?

Answer 36

Abnormal sperm production Problems with delivery of sperm Damage related to cancer

Question 37

What are some causes of infertility in females?

Answer 37

Ovulation disorders Cervical abnormalities Fallopian tube damage or blockage Endometriosis

Question 38

What are five different fertility options?

Answer 38

``` Timing of intercourse Environmental factors Medication Artificial Insemination Adoption ```