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What is the function of the scrotum?

  • To hold the testicles and regulate their temperature (correct)
  • To store sperm before ejaculation
  • To produce testosterone
  • To transport sperm to the urethra

    • Which organ is responsible for the maturation and storage of sperm?

  • Vas deferens
  • Epididymis (correct)
  • Seminal vesicle
  • Prostate gland

    • During which stage of puberty do males typically start developing upper body muscular build?

  • Advanced Puberty
  • Onset of Puberty
  • Mid-Puberty (correct)
  • Early Stage

    • Which of the following is not considered a secondary sexual characteristic influenced by hormones during puberty in males?

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

    What role does the prostate gland play in male reproductive health?

    <p>Produces a fluid that nourishes and helps transport sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for developing male features during puberty?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a physical change associated with puberty?

    <p>Loss of appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common emotional change experienced during puberty?

    <p>Increased sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of hormonal imbalance?

    <p>Social media use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the clitoris in the female anatomy?

    <p>Provides sexual pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does the average menstrual cycle typically last?

    <p>21-35 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for transporting eggs from the ovaries to the uterus?

    <p>Fallopian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective method to maintain balanced hormones?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sexual dimorphism refer to?

    <p>The distinction between two physically and genetically discrete categories of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes gender as a social construct?

    <p>Involves the attachment of social and cultural meanings to behavior and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of gendered biases like sexism?

    <p>Prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination based on gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines sexual orientation?

    <p>The emotional and sexual attraction to other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'gender identity' signify?

    <p>One's personal experience and definition of their gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the Genderbread Person pertains to how a person's gender is expressed to society?

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

    What does the term 'sex roles' primarily refer to?

    <p>Behaviors and attitudes considered appropriate for males or females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is essential in understanding gender as a social construct?

    <p>Cultural stereotyping and institutional logics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gender and Society

    • Sex is a biological distinction between two categories of individuals: male and female.
    • Gender is a social and cultural construct that defines the roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.
    • Gendered biases include sexism, the gender pay gap, and underrepresentation in certain fields.
    • Gender identity refers to an individual's sense of themselves as male, female, or other.
    • Sexual orientation describes an individual's emotional and sexual attraction towards others.
    • Sex roles are patterns of behavior and attitudes associated with being male or female.

    The Genderbread Person

    • The Genderbread Person illustrates the distinct components of gender: identity, attraction, sex, and expression.
    • It demonstrates that these aspects are separate and can vary independently.

    Elements of Society

    • Society is composed of members, culture, history, a social system, territory, a sense of identity and belongingness, and language.

    Biology

    • The biological male is a male.
    • The biological female is a female.
    • The biological male has external genitalia: the penis, scrotum, and testicles.
    • The biological male has internal reproductive organs, including the seminal vesicle, prostate gland, and urethra.
    • The biological female has external genitalia: the prepuce, labia minora, labia majora, Bartholin glands, clitoris, urethra, vaginal introitus, perineum, and anus.
    • The biological female has internal reproductive structures: ovaries, cervix, vagina, fallopian tubes, and uterus.
    • Puberty is the stage when individuals become sexually mature and develop adult sexual features.
    • Changes during puberty vary for males and females.
    • Male secondary sex characteristics include facial and chest hair, vocal changes, increased body hair, a pelvic build, an upper body muscular build, and faster muscle mass development.
    • Female secondary sex characteristics include breast development, widening of the hips, and an increase in body fat.
    • The Menstrual Cycle is a recurring series of hormonal changes and physical processes that prepare a woman's body for potential pregnancy.
    • The Menstrual Cycle has four stages.

    Hormones

    • Hormonal imbalances can occur due to aging, obesity, stress, injuries, substance abuse, nutrition, and environmental factors.
    • Maintaining balanced hormones can be achieved through regular exercise, adequate sleep, a healthy diet, stress management, limiting alcohol, and avoiding substance abuse.

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    Explore the complex relationship between gender and society with this quiz. Learn about key concepts such as sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and gendered biases. Understand how these elements shape societal expectations and roles.

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