Gender and Sexuality: Differentiation and Implications
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What is the term used to refer to the biological dimension of one's gender and sexuality?

  • Gender norms
  • Biological sex (correct)
  • Sex chromosomes
  • Gender identity
  • How is sex typically determined in individuals?

  • By gender identity
  • By examining the genitals (correct)
  • By adherence to gender norms
  • By cultural meanings
  • What differentiates a male individual from a female individual based on chromosomes?

  • Reproductive anatomy
  • Social norms
  • Hormone levels
  • Sex chromosomes (correct)
  • Which term refers to our sense of who we are in relation to being a man, a woman, or neither?

    <p>Gender identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of gender, what are males typically expected to be?

    <p>Masculine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of humans allows them to attach social and cultural meanings to their sex?

    <p>Higher order thinking abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to a person whose biological sex does not align with their gender identity?

    <p>Transgender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do people typically start experiencing or developing attraction to others?

    <p>6 or 8 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to people who are attracted to the opposite sex?

    <p>Heterosexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'LGBT' stand for?

    <p>Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the role of nature and nurture in shaping sexual orientation?

    <p>Nature and nurture play a complex role in shaping sexual orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the clitoris?

    <p>To provide sexual stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the fallopian tubes?

    <p>To carry egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the external female genitalia?

    <p>Cervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During sexual arousal, what happens to the vagina?

    <p>It becomes engorged with blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the prepuce (foreskin)?

    <p>To cover the head of the penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the perineum?

    <p>To separate the genitalia from the anus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the scrotum?

    <p>To house the testes and regulate their temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the uterus in the female reproductive system?

    <p>To carry the fetus during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure surrounds the urethral opening and vagina?

    <p>Vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the prepuce (clitoral hood)?

    <p>To protect the clitoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ovaries?

    <p>To produce estrogen and progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the urethra in the male reproductive system?

    <p>To regulate the flow of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary focus of gender studies?

    <p>Exploring how reproductive roles are interpreted and negotiated in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of ethics in research related to gender and sexuality?

    <p>To protect the well-being of research participants and prevent harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of research ethics emphasizes the need to obtain informed consent from participants?

    <p>Informed Consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the biomedical perspective in gender and sexuality?

    <p>Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following research approaches is described as involving interpretation and understanding of social realities?

    <p>Qualitative approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What field recognizes the interplay among internal and external environments, including physical, socio-economic, and cultural factors?

    <p>Human ecology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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