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PRACTICING FOR NCLEX

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Circle the letter that corresponds to the best

answer for each question.

1.The function of which of the following female

organs is to transport a mature ovum from an

ovary to the uterus?

a.Fallopian tubes

b.Ovaries

c.Uterus

d.Vagina

2.Which of the following parts of the uterus

consists of tissue that thickens and sloughs

off during menses?

a.Perimetrium

b.Myometrium

c.Endometrium

d.Cervix

3.During which stage of the menstrual cycle are

hormones produced that encourage a fertilized

egg to grow?

a.Follicular phase

b.Proliferation phase

c.Luteal phase

d.Secretory phase

4.Which of the following male organs produces

the sperm?

a.Scrotum

b.Testes

c.Vas deferens

d.Penis

5.Which of the following organs is believed

to act as a reservoir for sperm between

ejaculations?

a.Scrotum

b.Testes

c.Epididymis

d.Vas deferens

6.What amount of sperm is released by a fertile

man during an ejaculation?

a.60 to 100 million/mL

b.100 to 120 million/mL

c.120 to 160 million/mL

d.160 to 180 million/mL

7.The condom, cervical cap, and vaginal sponge

are examples of which of the following types

of contraceptives?

a.Hormonal methods

b.Barrier methods

c.Natural family planning

d.Sterilization

8.Which of the following statements about

orgasm is accurate?

a.Women who have multiple orgasms are

promiscuous.

b.A mature sexual relationship does not

require a man and woman to achieve

simultaneous orgasm.

c.The larger the penis, the greater the

potential for achieving orgasm.

d.The ability to achieve orgasm is the

only indicator of a person’s sexual

responsiveness.

Sexuality

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