MIDTERM EXAMINATION (BSHM2-B3)

Which statement best captures the World Health Organization’s view of sexuality?

• It focuses solely on reproduction and physical pleasure.

• It is a central aspect of human life involving identity, intimacy, and values.

• It only refers to sexual intercourse between two people.

• It concerns biological sex and gender roles only.

What best distinguishes sex from gender according to the material?

• Sex is biological, while gender is a social construct shaped by culture.

• Sex is emotional, while gender is spiritual.

• Sex is chosen, while gender is inherited.

• Sex and gender are interchangeable.

A teenager begins developing secondary sex characteristics like facial hair and a deeper voice. Which hormone primarily causes these changes?

• Estrogen

• Testosterone

• Progesterone

• Oxytocin

In what way does the brain play a central role in human sexuality?

• It stores reproductive cells for fertilization.

• It interprets sensations, emotions, and hormones related to sexual behavior.

• It regulates digestion and metabolism only.

• It determines the physical size of sexual organs.

Which hormone increases motivation to engage in sexual behavior, especially in males?

• Vasopressin

• FSH

• LH

• Oxytocin

Which best describes the function of oxytocin during sexual interaction?

• It triggers muscle tension and blood flow.

• It promotes trust, bonding, and emotional connection between partners.

• It controls sperm and egg production.

• It inhibits dopamine to reduce pleasure.

According to Helen Fisher’s theory, which stage of love is associated with the chemicals norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin?

• Lust

• Attraction

• Attachment

• Intimacy

What happens when serotonin levels decrease during the attraction stage?

• Obsessive thoughts about one’s partner often increase.

• Feelings of love fade more quickly.

• Energy and heart rate decrease.

• Motivation toward the partner diminishes.

Which best explains the role of dopamine in romantic attraction?

• It promotes relaxation and calmness.

• It enhances motivation and pursuit of the object of affection.

• It reduces blood pressure and stress.

• It suppresses sexual desire.

Which concept refers to people who can experience attraction to all genders regardless of sex or sexuality?

• Homosexual

• Pansexual