M5A Arousal and Attraction

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Question #1

Which of the following occurs in the orgasm phase of arousal?

A Heart rate and blood pressure peak,
Ejaculation,
Rhythmic contractions of the uterus and vagina occur,
Oxytocin levels surge

B Refractory period,
Vasocongestion completed,
Orgasmic platform completed,
Oxytocin levels surge

C Refractory period,
Ejaculation,
Orgasmic platform completed

D Refractory period,
Vasocongestion completed,
Orgasmic platform completed

Question #2

Which of the following occurs in the excitement phase of arousal?

A Initial erection,
“Tenting” begins,
Testes draw closer to the body,
Vasocongestion begins,
Orgasmic platform completed

B Initial erection,
Vaginal lubrication begins,
“Tenting” begins,
Orgasmic platform completed,
Vasocongestion begins,
Heart rate and blood pressure increase

C Initial erection,
Vaginal lubrication begins,
“Tenting” begins,
Testes draw closer to the body,
Vasocongestion begins,
Heart rate and blood pressure increase

D Initial erection,
Vaginal lubrication begins,
“Tenting” begins,
Testes draw closer to the body,
Orgasmic platform completed

Question #3

The spinal reflex triggers erection in males. Place the steps of this reflex in order.

A Signal sent to the penis,
Stimulation of genital receptors,
Nerves carry signal to spinal cord,
Erection occurs

B Nerves carry signal to spinal cord,
Stimulation of genital receptors,
Signal sent to the penis,
Erection occurs

C Stimulation of genital receptors,
Nerves carry signal to spinal cord,
Signal sent to the penis,
Erection occurs

D Stimulation of genital receptors,
Signal sent to the penis,
Nerves carry signal to spinal cord,
Erection occurs

Question #4

What is the impact of the menstrual cycle on attraction?

A Women are more attractive to men just before they ovulate.
Women are less attractive to men around the time of ovulation.

B Women are more attractive to men just before they ovulate.
Women pay more attention to grooming around the time of ovulation.
Women are less attractive to men during the latter part of their menstrual cycle.

C Women are less attractive to men around the time of ovulation.
Women pay more attention to grooming around the time of ovulation.
Women are more attractive to men just before they ovulate.

D Women are less attractive to men around the time of ovulation.
Women pay more attention to grooming around the time of ovulation.

Question #5

Which of the following are considered to be attractive in females?

A low pitched voice, asymmetrical face

B low pitched voice, feminine gait

C low pitched voice, lower BMI (Western cultures)

D feminine gait, lower BMI (Western cultures)

Question #6

Which of the following are considered to be attractive in males?

A Deep voice, Symmetrical face, Wide jaw

B Wide hips, Deep voice

C Wide hips, Wide jaw