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HED MULTIPLE CHOICE ASSIGNMENTS MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. ________ is the medical specialty for female sexual and reproductive anatomy.
A. Obstetrics
B. Urology
C. Gynecology (✔ )
D. Andrology
Rationale: Gynecology focuses on the female reproductive system, while obstetrics emphasizes
pregnancy and childbirth.
2. “Vulva” refers to ________.
A. The internal reproductive organs
B. The hymen
C. The female external genital structures (✔ )
D. The vaginal canal
Rationale: The vulva includes external features such as labia, clitoris, and mons pubis.
3. The vulva includes all of the following except the ________.
A. Labia majora
B. Clitoris
C. Vestibule
D. Vagina (✔ )
Rationale: The vagina is an internal canal; the vulva is strictly the external genitalia.
4. The labia majora ________.
A. Are the small inner folds
B. Contain the urethral opening
C. Surround the labia minora (✔ )
D. Form the clitoral hood
Rationale: The labia majora are the larger, outer folds that protect the more delicate labia minora.
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5. The ________ is composed of the external shaft and glans and the internal crura.
A. Urethra
B. Vestibular bulb
C. Bartholin’s gland
D. Clitoris (✔ )
Rationale: The clitoris has both external (glans and shaft) and internal (crura) structures.
6. Which of the following statements regarding the clitoris is false?
A. It contains many nerve endings.
B. It is homologous to the male penis.
C. It is located within the introitus (✔ )
D. Stimulation can lead to orgasm.
Rationale: The clitoris sits above the urethral opening, not inside the vaginal introitus.
7. Which area has the fewest number of nerve endings?
A. Glans clitoris
B. Labia minora
C. Vestibular bulbs
D. Inner two‐thirds of the vagina (✔ )
Rationale: The vaginal canal’s inner portions are less sensitive than external structures.
8. Which statement about female genital mutilation (FGM) is false?
A. It is practiced in parts of Africa.
B. It is practiced in parts of the Middle East.
C. It is practiced in parts of Europe. (✔ )
D. It has no medical benefit.
Rationale: FGM is not a recognized practice in Europe; it occurs mainly in parts of Africa and the Middle
East.
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9. The function of the hymen is ________.
A. To protect against infection
B. To facilitate childbirth
C. Largely unknown (✔ )
D. To produce lubrication
Rationale: The hymen’s purpose remains uncertain; it does not have a clear physiological function.
10. Which procedure is associated with the perineum?
A. Laproscopy
B. Hysterectomy
C. Episiotomy (✔ )
D. Oophorectomy
Rationale: An episiotomy is a surgical cut in the perineum to facilitate childbirth.
11. The vestibular bulbs are active during ________.
A. Menstruation
B. Pregnancy
C. Sexual arousal (✔ )
D. Urination
Rationale: The bulbs engorge with blood and aid in clitoral erection and vaginal lubrication during
arousal.
12. Vaginal lubrication functions include all except it ________.
A. Reduces friction during intercourse
B. Provides a medium for sperm transport
C. Protects vaginal tissues
D. Helps make the environment more acidic (✔ )
Rationale: Lubrication raises, not lowers, pH; acidity is maintained by other secretions.
13. Which of the following is not recommended to enhance vaginal lubrication?
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A. Water‐based personal lubricants
B. Silicone‐based lubricants
C. Increased foreplay
D. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) (✔ )
Rationale: Oil‐based products like Vaseline can disrupt condoms and increase infection risk.
14. Benefits of Kegel exercises include all except ________.
A. Improved bladder control
B. Enhanced vaginal tone
C. Faster postpartum recovery
D. Increasing the ability to have multiple orgasms (✔ )
Rationale: Kegels strengthen pelvic muscles but do not directly affect orgasm frequency.
15. The Grafenberg (G) spot ________.
A. Is an ovarian structure
B. Is the site of ovulation
C. May trigger ejaculation in some women when stimulated (✔ )
D. Is part of the fallopian tube
Rationale: The G-spot is a sensitive anterior vaginal area sometimes linked to female ejaculation.
16. Douching ________.
A. Prevents all infections
B. Is recommended daily
C. Can increase susceptibility to infections if done too frequently (✔ )
D. Restores natural flora
Rationale: Over‐douching can disrupt the vaginal microbiome and pH balance.
17. Once released from the ovary, the egg remains viable for fertilization for approximately:
A. 6–12 hours
B. 24–48 hours (✔ )
HED MULTIPLE CHOICE ASSIGNMENTS MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ WITH RATIONALES
1. ________ is the medical specialty for female sexual and reproductive anatomy.
A. Obstetrics
B. Urology
C. Gynecology (✔ )
D. Andrology
Rationale: Gynecology focuses on the female reproductive system, while obstetrics emphasizes
pregnancy and childbirth.
2. “Vulva” refers to ________.
A. The internal reproductive organs
B. The hymen
C. The female external genital structures (✔ )
D. The vaginal canal
Rationale: The vulva includes external features such as labia, clitoris, and mons pubis.
3. The vulva includes all of the following except the ________.
A. Labia majora
B. Clitoris
C. Vestibule
D. Vagina (✔ )
Rationale: The vagina is an internal canal; the vulva is strictly the external genitalia.
4. The labia majora ________.
A. Are the small inner folds
B. Contain the urethral opening
C. Surround the labia minora (✔ )
D. Form the clitoral hood
Rationale: The labia majora are the larger, outer folds that protect the more delicate labia minora.
,ESTUDYR
5. The ________ is composed of the external shaft and glans and the internal crura.
A. Urethra
B. Vestibular bulb
C. Bartholin’s gland
D. Clitoris (✔ )
Rationale: The clitoris has both external (glans and shaft) and internal (crura) structures.
6. Which of the following statements regarding the clitoris is false?
A. It contains many nerve endings.
B. It is homologous to the male penis.
C. It is located within the introitus (✔ )
D. Stimulation can lead to orgasm.
Rationale: The clitoris sits above the urethral opening, not inside the vaginal introitus.
7. Which area has the fewest number of nerve endings?
A. Glans clitoris
B. Labia minora
C. Vestibular bulbs
D. Inner two‐thirds of the vagina (✔ )
Rationale: The vaginal canal’s inner portions are less sensitive than external structures.
8. Which statement about female genital mutilation (FGM) is false?
A. It is practiced in parts of Africa.
B. It is practiced in parts of the Middle East.
C. It is practiced in parts of Europe. (✔ )
D. It has no medical benefit.
Rationale: FGM is not a recognized practice in Europe; it occurs mainly in parts of Africa and the Middle
East.
,ESTUDYR
9. The function of the hymen is ________.
A. To protect against infection
B. To facilitate childbirth
C. Largely unknown (✔ )
D. To produce lubrication
Rationale: The hymen’s purpose remains uncertain; it does not have a clear physiological function.
10. Which procedure is associated with the perineum?
A. Laproscopy
B. Hysterectomy
C. Episiotomy (✔ )
D. Oophorectomy
Rationale: An episiotomy is a surgical cut in the perineum to facilitate childbirth.
11. The vestibular bulbs are active during ________.
A. Menstruation
B. Pregnancy
C. Sexual arousal (✔ )
D. Urination
Rationale: The bulbs engorge with blood and aid in clitoral erection and vaginal lubrication during
arousal.
12. Vaginal lubrication functions include all except it ________.
A. Reduces friction during intercourse
B. Provides a medium for sperm transport
C. Protects vaginal tissues
D. Helps make the environment more acidic (✔ )
Rationale: Lubrication raises, not lowers, pH; acidity is maintained by other secretions.
13. Which of the following is not recommended to enhance vaginal lubrication?
, ESTUDYR
A. Water‐based personal lubricants
B. Silicone‐based lubricants
C. Increased foreplay
D. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) (✔ )
Rationale: Oil‐based products like Vaseline can disrupt condoms and increase infection risk.
14. Benefits of Kegel exercises include all except ________.
A. Improved bladder control
B. Enhanced vaginal tone
C. Faster postpartum recovery
D. Increasing the ability to have multiple orgasms (✔ )
Rationale: Kegels strengthen pelvic muscles but do not directly affect orgasm frequency.
15. The Grafenberg (G) spot ________.
A. Is an ovarian structure
B. Is the site of ovulation
C. May trigger ejaculation in some women when stimulated (✔ )
D. Is part of the fallopian tube
Rationale: The G-spot is a sensitive anterior vaginal area sometimes linked to female ejaculation.
16. Douching ________.
A. Prevents all infections
B. Is recommended daily
C. Can increase susceptibility to infections if done too frequently (✔ )
D. Restores natural flora
Rationale: Over‐douching can disrupt the vaginal microbiome and pH balance.
17. Once released from the ovary, the egg remains viable for fertilization for approximately:
A. 6–12 hours
B. 24–48 hours (✔ )
