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Unit 5 Test
1. Which of these is the MOST effective way to prevent conception?
A. using a latex condom
B. using a contraceptive sponge
C. taking birth control pills
D. being abstinent from sexual activity
2. You are on a date, and the person you are with touches you in a way that makes you
feel uncomfortable. You ask your date to stop, but the touching continues. What
should you do NEXT?
A. Tell the person you were only teasing
B. Go along with the touching because you put yourself in this situation
C. Firmly say "Stop" again, then leave
D. Say nothing and wait to see how things go
3. In order for there to be a transmission of HIV, there must ALWAYS be an
occurrence of -A. intravenous (IV) drug use
B. exchange of HIV-infected fluid
C. sexual intercourse
D. exchange of mucous body fluids
4. In an infected person, which of these body fluids does NOT carry sufficient viruses to
transmit HIV/AIDS?
A. urine
B. semen
C. blood
D. mother's milk
5. The virus that causes HIV/AIDS attacks -A. other viruses
B. the immune system
C. red blood cells
D. cell nuclei
6. Which of these statements about rape is true?
A. It is an unintentional injury that cannot be prevented.
B. It happens only to women.
C. It almost always involves a stranger.
D. It is a violent crime in which a person is sexually assaulted.
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7. The mixture of sperm cells and other fluid is called
A. scrotum
B. testosterone
C. testes
D. semen
8. Pregnant women should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages MAINLY because even
small amounts of alcohol can -A. act as a stimulant in the fetus
B. increase the risk of birth defects
C. cause severe weight loss in women
D. increase the size of the fetus
9. A woman has scheduled a Pap smear. Which of the following types of cancer is
she being screened?
A. breast
C. cervical
B. lung
D. skin
10. Selina is a freshman in college. At the beginning of the year, she attends an
orientation session and hears older students talking about ways to reduce the risk of
date rape. A realistic, healthful goal Selina could set for herself might be to:
A. avoid spending time with other people.
B. walk away when people try to talk to her.
C. not attend parties where alcohol is available.
D. not make any friends while at college.
11. Alex works in a fast-food restaurant to help support his family. His supervisor often
makes inappropriate comments about Alex's body or clothes. The comments make
Alex uncomfortable, but he is afraid that if he complains, he will lose his job.
Alex's supervisor may be guilty of:
A. sexual assault.
C. sexual compliance
B. sexual harassment.
D. slander
12. Last year, Carlos contracted herpes from a previous relationship. Given the potential
consequences of each of the following actions, which of the following would be the
most responsible thing for Carlos to do before he is involved sexually again?
A. ignore what happened in the past
B. make sure he uses a condom
C. discuss the risks with a partner before becoming sexually active
D. only engage in sexual activity when herpes sores are not present
13. In males, the reproductive cells are called
A. sperm
C. testes
B. testosterone
D. semen
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14. Michela is 22 years old. She is considering becoming sexually active. She does not
want to contract HIV. What goal should Michela set for herself to best reduce her risk
for HIV?
A. plan to get tested if symptoms appear
B. be sure to consistently and correctly use a diaphragm
C. be sure to consistently and correctly use a latex condom
D. be sure to consistently and correctly use the birth control pill
15. _______ in ________ sexually active teens has an STD/STI.
A. 1 in 2
C. 1 in 4
B. 1 in 3
D. 1 in 5
16. At what point in development, is the fetus especially vulnerable to abnormalities, due
to drug use by the mother?
A. first trimester
C. labor
B. second trimester
D. delivery
17. The most reliable sources of information concerning the effectiveness of forms of
birth control include:
A. parents, trusted adults, and health care providers.
B. friends, magazine articles, and the Internet.
C. older siblings, magazine articles, and friends.
D. television shows, movies, and magazine advertisements.
18. The birth control pill works by
A. stopping the production of testosterone.
B. stopping the production of estrogen.
C. preventing ovulation.
D. killing sperm.
19. Herpes is caused by a ____________.
A. bacteria
C. virus
B. fungi
D. protozoa
20. Syphilis is spread from one person to another by:
A. blood products.
B. direct contact with a chancre.
C. mucous secretions.
D. sharing needles.
21. A long term effect of gonorrhea infection may be:
A. loss of hair
B. sterility
C. birth defects
D. sores that do not heal
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22. Which of the following sexually transmitted infections presently has no cure?
A. Syphilis
C. Human Papilloma Virus
B. Gonorrhea
D. Pubic Lice
23. Of the following, the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting a sexually
transmitted disease is to:
A. always use the birth control pill.
B. abstain from all sexual activity.
C. always use a latex condom.
D. always use contraceptive foam.
24. Antibiotics can be an effective treatment for which of the following STD?
A. Gonorrhea
C. Herpes
B. Genital warts
D. HIV
25. During childbirth, the baby passes out of the mother’s body through the
A. fallopian tubes.
C. vagina.
B. ovaries.
D. uterus.
26. The testes produce what sex hormone?
A. adrenaline
C. estrogen
B. progesterone
D. testosterone
27. PAP tests for women and prostate examinations for men are valuable medical
screening procedures. The best reason to have these procedures performed is that
they:
A. reduce the risk of contracting certain diseases.
B. can be done at home, without requiring a visit to the doctor.
C. detect disease early so treatments are more effective.
D. are less painful and less expensive than other procedures.
28.Which two STDs lead to PID?
A. HSV and HPV
B. HSV and Chlamydia
29. How can a person get an STD?
i. getting a tattoo
ii. getting a body piercing
iii. having anal sex
A. i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi
B. i, ii, and iii only
C. iii, iv, v, vi only
D. iv, v, and vi only
C. Syphilis and Hepatitis
D. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
iv. sharing IV drug needles
v. having oral sex
vi. Having sexual intercourse
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30. Which of these is MOST often a sign or symptom of a sexually transmitted disease?
A. nervousness
B. upset stomach
C. unusual discharge
D. coughing
31. A woman is MOST likely to get pregnant during -A. menstruation
C. endometrium
B. ovulation
D. contraction
32. Which sexually transmitted disease does NOT have a cure?
A. Chlamydia
B. Genital herpes
C. Trichomoniasis
D. PID
33. Which of the following STDs will not cause death?
A. Hepatitis
C. Syphilis
B. Chlamydia
D. AIDS
34. What statement about STDs is true?
A. STDs cannot kill you.
B. People do not develop immunity to STDs.
C. All STDs are curable.
D. STDs do not happen to teens.
35. What symptoms are associated with the human papilloma virus?
A. painful urination, a clear discharge from the penis, and some itching
B. blindness and sores in the mouth
C. genital warts and possible cervical cancer
D. fatigue, liver cancer, and cirrhosis
36. A bacterial STI that infects the urinary tract of males and females is
A. genital herpes
C. syphilis
B. gonorrhea
D. hepatitis
37. How does alcohol affect your risk of getting HIV and AIDS?
A. Alcohol decreases the risk because it helps you maintain sexual abstinence.
B. Alcohol increases the risk because it can carry HIV.
C. Alcohol increases the risk impairing your judgment.
D. Alcohol decreases the risk by killing the virus that causes HIV.
38. The female sex hormone is produced in the
A. uterus
C. vagina
B. fallopian tubes
D. ovaries
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39. The male sex hormone is
A. estrogen
B. testosterone
C. progesterone
D. adrenaline
40. The site of fertilization is the
A. fallopian tube
C. vagina
B. uterus
D. ovary
41. The joining of a sperm cell and an ovum is called -A. ovulation
B. implantation
C. fertilization
D. menstruation
Matching
42. The act of sending sexually explicit messages and or photos.
43. Any sexual act with a 13, 14, 15 year old, by a person 4 or more years older.
44. The age at which a person can legally agree to a sexual relationship.
a. statutory rape
b. sexting
c. age of consent