Test 5 Chapter 39

Question 0

The average length of an erect male human penis is approximately
A. 10 cm
B. 12 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 18 cm

Answer 0

C. 15

Question 1

Which internal part of the adrenal glands secretes epinephrine (adrenaline)?
A. Adrenal medulla
B. Adrenal cortex
C. Islets of langerhans
D. Chief cells
E. Parietal cells

Answer 1

A. Adrenal medulla

Question 2

Of the following, which exists as two bundles of tissue?
A. The corpora cavernosa
B. The corpus spongiosum
C. Both are single structures

Answer 2

A. The corpora cavernosa

Question 3

Another term for increased blood flow that happens during the early stages of the human sexual response in both sexes is: 
A. Priapism
B. Vasocongestion
C. Hypotension
D. Hyperextension

Answer 3

B. Vasocongestion

Question 4

Another name for the "outer lips" of the female external genitals is
A. Labia externia
B. Labia majora
C. Labia minora
D. Labia perimitus
E. Labia orbitalis

Answer 4

B. Labia majora

Question 5

A woman is considered pregnant as soon as fertilization occurs
T/F

Answer 5

False it’s implantation

Question 6

Males who have had a vasectomy continue to ejaculate normally
T/F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Dysmenorrhea is another term for menopause

T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Without birth control, about 98% of women become pregnant in a year
T/F

Answer 8

False it’s actually about 80%

Question 9

Most surgical forms of birth control can easily be revered

T/F

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Most miscarriages occur between 14th and 18th week of pregnancy
T/F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

In amniocentesis procedures, about 25% of babies show some defect
T/F

Answer 11

False it’s more about 5%

Question 12

Problems with infertility are due to males about 40% of the time
T/F

Answer 12

True.

40% males, 40% females and 20% unknown