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Human Sexuality 8th Canadian Edition By
Janet Shibley Hyde, John D. DeLamater, Sandra Byers, Lucia
O'Sullivan Chapter 1-18
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Human Sexuality – Original Practice Questions
1. Which of the following best describes sexuality?
A. Only biological reproduction
B. A person's capacity for sexual feelings, behaviors, and identity
C. A legal relationship between partners
D. A medical condition
Answer: B
Explanation: Sexuality includes biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
2. Which researcher is most associated with early
large-scale studies of sexual behavior?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Alfred Kinsey
C. Erik Erikson
D. Jean Piaget
,Answer: B
Explanation: Kinsey conducted pioneering surveys on human sexual behavior.
3. Which chromosome combination is typically
associated with male biological sex?
A. XX
B. XO
C. XY
D. YY
Answer: C
Explanation: XY chromosomes are commonly associated with male biological development.
4. Testosterone is primarily produced in the:
A. Liver
B. Testes
C. Pancreas
D. Kidneys
Answer: B
Explanation: The testes are the primary source of testosterone production.
5. The female reproductive cell is called:
A. Sperm
B. Zygote
C. Ovum
D. Embryo
Answer: C
Explanation: The ovum (egg) is the female reproductive cell.
,6. Fertilization usually occurs in the:
A. Uterus
B. Cervix
C. Vagina
D. Fallopian tube
Answer: D
Explanation: Fertilization commonly occurs in the fallopian tube.
7. Which term refers to a person's emotional and
romantic attraction?
A. Gender identity
B. Sexual orientation
C. Fertility
D. Puberty
Answer: B
Explanation: Sexual orientation describes patterns of attraction.
8. Puberty is initiated largely by:
A. Digestive hormones
B. Reproductive hormones
C. Skin cells
D. White blood cells
Answer: B
Explanation: Hormones such as estrogen and testosterone trigger puberty.
, 9. Which method offers protection against many sexually
transmitted infections (STIs)?
A. Withdrawal
B. Rhythm method
C. Condom
D. Spermicides alone
Answer: C
Explanation: Condoms reduce transmission risk for many STIs.
10. HIV primarily attacks:
A. Red blood cells
B. Bone cells
C. Immune system cells
D. Muscle tissue
Answer: C
Explanation: HIV targets CD4 immune cells.
11. Which stage of the sexual response cycle involves
increased excitement and arousal?
A. Resolution
B. Plateau
C. Excitement
D. Recovery
Answer: C
Explanation: Excitement is the initial arousal stage.
12. Consent must be:
Human Sexuality 8th Canadian Edition By
Janet Shibley Hyde, John D. DeLamater, Sandra Byers, Lucia
O'Sullivan Chapter 1-18
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____________________________________________________________________
Human Sexuality – Original Practice Questions
1. Which of the following best describes sexuality?
A. Only biological reproduction
B. A person's capacity for sexual feelings, behaviors, and identity
C. A legal relationship between partners
D. A medical condition
Answer: B
Explanation: Sexuality includes biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
2. Which researcher is most associated with early
large-scale studies of sexual behavior?
A. Sigmund Freud
B. Alfred Kinsey
C. Erik Erikson
D. Jean Piaget
,Answer: B
Explanation: Kinsey conducted pioneering surveys on human sexual behavior.
3. Which chromosome combination is typically
associated with male biological sex?
A. XX
B. XO
C. XY
D. YY
Answer: C
Explanation: XY chromosomes are commonly associated with male biological development.
4. Testosterone is primarily produced in the:
A. Liver
B. Testes
C. Pancreas
D. Kidneys
Answer: B
Explanation: The testes are the primary source of testosterone production.
5. The female reproductive cell is called:
A. Sperm
B. Zygote
C. Ovum
D. Embryo
Answer: C
Explanation: The ovum (egg) is the female reproductive cell.
,6. Fertilization usually occurs in the:
A. Uterus
B. Cervix
C. Vagina
D. Fallopian tube
Answer: D
Explanation: Fertilization commonly occurs in the fallopian tube.
7. Which term refers to a person's emotional and
romantic attraction?
A. Gender identity
B. Sexual orientation
C. Fertility
D. Puberty
Answer: B
Explanation: Sexual orientation describes patterns of attraction.
8. Puberty is initiated largely by:
A. Digestive hormones
B. Reproductive hormones
C. Skin cells
D. White blood cells
Answer: B
Explanation: Hormones such as estrogen and testosterone trigger puberty.
, 9. Which method offers protection against many sexually
transmitted infections (STIs)?
A. Withdrawal
B. Rhythm method
C. Condom
D. Spermicides alone
Answer: C
Explanation: Condoms reduce transmission risk for many STIs.
10. HIV primarily attacks:
A. Red blood cells
B. Bone cells
C. Immune system cells
D. Muscle tissue
Answer: C
Explanation: HIV targets CD4 immune cells.
11. Which stage of the sexual response cycle involves
increased excitement and arousal?
A. Resolution
B. Plateau
C. Excitement
D. Recovery
Answer: C
Explanation: Excitement is the initial arousal stage.
12. Consent must be:
