Question 1

Primary sexual characteristics refer to

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A)  all those physical structures and psychological traits influenced by the sex hormones.
B)  the development of breasts and body shape in the female,and changes in hair development and voice in the male.
C)  the sexual and reproductive organs themselves.
D)  the psychological and social characteristics associated with being male or female.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Breast development,a broadening of the hips,and other changes in body shape make up a female's _______  sexual characteristics.

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Question 3

Sex as indicated by the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males refers to __________ sex.

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A)  genetic
B)  gonadal
C)  hormonal
D)  genitalE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following structures is part of the female reproductive system?

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A)  labia majora
B)  vas deferens
C)  Cowper's gland
D)  epididymisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the cause(s) of homosexuality?

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A)  Homosexuality is an expression of atypical personality traits and inadequate coping for low self-esteem.
B)  Homosexuality,like other sexual orientations,is mainly caused by genetic and prenatal hormonal factors,although social,cultural,and psychological influences are also involved.
C)  Homosexuality occurs as a result of an imbalance of male and female sex hormones in adulthood with gays and lesbians having significantly lower levels.
D)  Homosexuality results from being raised by homosexual or lesbian parents.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The gonads in the female are the

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A)  Cowper's glands.
B)  uterus and cervix.
C)  testes.
D)  ovaries.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

An intersexual person has ambiguous sexual anatomy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If one identical twin is homosexual or bisexual,what is the percent chance that the other twin is,too?

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A)  25 percent
B)  50 percent
C)  75 percent
D)  85 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following occurs first developmentally?

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A)  gender identity
B)  secondary sexual characteristics
C)  primary sexual characteristics
D)  reproductive maturityE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

In their investigations regarding the causes of homosexuality,researchers have begun to focus on epigenetics,which is the study of how

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A)  parenting and learning affect the development of one's sexual orientation.
B)  genes are expressed during development.
C)  humanity can be improved by altering genetic composition.
D)  teratogens affect the unborn fetus.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Discuss the research findings regarding the causes of one's sexual orientation,especially research related to the
causes for homosexuality.

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Answer will include that available evide...

Question 12

According to brain researchers,the brain chemicals and the brain structure of heterosexuals and homosexuals are different in the part of the brain known as the _______.

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The answer of According to brain researchers,the brain chemicals and...

Question 13

Carl and Jack,two males,have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

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A)  homosexual.
B)  bisexual.
C)  heterosexual.
D)  transsexual.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your _______ sex.

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The answer of Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines...

Question 15

Gonadal sex refers to

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A)  XX chromosomes in females and XY chromosomes in males.
B)  ovaries in females and the testes in males.
C)  a preponderance of estrogens in females and androgens in males.
D)  the vagina and clitoris in females and the penis and scrotum in males..E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The sac-like pouch that holds the testes is called the

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A)  prostrate.
B)  vas deferens.
C)  glans penis.
D)  scrotum.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadal sex.
B)  hormonal sex.
C)  genital sex.
D)  genetic sex.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Four­year­old Maggie tells her grandmother that she knows that girls grow up to be "mommies," and they are very good at taking care of other people,while boys are brave and grow up to marry girls and get jobs and protect their families.Maggie is describing what she understands about

Accepted Answer

A)  sex differences.
B)  gender differences.
C)  sexual scripts.
D)  biological biasing effects.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

When a person appears to shift in their sexual behavior from heterosexual to homosexual,it is usually due to the person realizing they have been untrue to themselves or the person being basically bisexual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Researchers estimate that sexual orientation is what percent genetic?

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A)  less than one percent
B)  10 to 20 percent
C)  30 to 70 percent
D)  90 percent or greaterE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 46: Human Sexuality: Sexual Development and Orientation

Your predominance of androgens or estrogens determines your _______ sex.

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The dimension of sex which refers to X and Y chromosomes is called

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Which of the following structures is part of the female reproductive system?

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Which of the following BEST describes the cause(s) of homosexuality?

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Sex as indicated by the presence of a clitoris and vagina in females and a penis and scrotum in males refers to __________ sex.

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In their investigations regarding the causes of homosexuality,researchers have begun to focus on epigenetics,which is the study of how

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Researchers estimate that sexual orientation is what percent genetic?

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According to brain researchers,the brain chemicals and the brain structure of heterosexuals and homosexuals are different in the part of the brain known as the _______.

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If one identical twin is homosexual or bisexual,what is the percent chance that the other twin is,too?

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Which of the following occurs first developmentally?

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Carl and Jack,two males,have cohabitated in a sexual relationship for a number of years.Carl and Jack's sexual orientation would best be characterized as

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The sac-like pouch that holds the testes is called the

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Gonadal sex refers to

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Four­year­old Maggie tells her grandmother that she knows that girls grow up to be "mommies," and they are very good at taking care of other people,while boys are brave and grow up to marry girls and get jobs and protect their families.Maggie is describing what she understands about

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The gonads in the female are the

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Breast development,a broadening of the hips,and other changes in body shape make up a female's _______ sexual characteristics.

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Discuss the research findings regarding the causes of one's sexual orientation,especially research related to the causes for homosexuality.

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An intersexual person has ambiguous sexual anatomy.

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Primary sexual characteristics refer to

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When a person appears to shift in their sexual behavior from heterosexual to homosexual,it is usually due to the person realizing they have been untrue to themselves or the person being basically bisexual.

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