Question 1

All of the following substances pass through the placenta EXCEPT for:

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrients. 
B)  oxygen. 
C)  waste products. 
D)  maternal blood. 
A)  nutrients. 
B)  oxygen. 
C)  waste products. 
D)  maternal blood.

Question 2

The abortion procedure called prostaglandin induction:

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually performed in the first trimester of pregnancy. 
B)  has a lower rate of side effects than all abortion procedures other than medical abortion. 
C)  involves using a combination of suction equipment, special forceps, and a curette to remove the fetal tissue from the uterus. 
D)  involves introducing a hormone that causes uterine contractions, which then expel the fetus and associated tissues. 
A)  is usually performed in the first trimester of pregnancy. 
B)  has a lower rate of side effects than all abortion procedures other than medical abortion. 
C)  involves using a combination of suction equipment, special forceps, and a curette to remove the fetal tissue from the uterus. 
D)  involves introducing a hormone that causes uterine contractions, which then expel the fetus and associated tissues.

Question 3

Common causes of miscarriage include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  maternal age younger than 30 years. 
B)  rejection of abnormal fetus. 
C)  maternal illness. 
D)  maternal smoking and/or tobacco use. 
A)  maternal age younger than 30 years. 
B)  rejection of abnormal fetus. 
C)  maternal illness. 
D)  maternal smoking and/or tobacco use.

Question 4

All of the following affects male fertility EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  low percentage of body fat. 
C)  alcohol abuse. 
D)  environmental toxins. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  low percentage of body fat. 
C)  alcohol abuse. 
D)  environmental toxins.

Question 5

Seung really wants to become pregnant, but her doctor informs her she is ovulating very infrequently. Seung may benefit from:

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial insemination. 
B)  ovulation-stimulating medications. 
C)  treatment involving human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). 
D)  surgical removal of varicocele on her ovaries. 
A)  artificial insemination. 
B)  ovulation-stimulating medications. 
C)  treatment involving human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). 
D)  surgical removal of varicocele on her ovaries.

Question 6

Which of the following is an effective means of conceiving a child of a specific sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Timing intercourse to take place closer to ovulation for a boy and after ovulation for a girl 
B)  Using an alkaline douche to conceive a boy and an acidic douche to conceive a girl 
C)  Preimplantation genetic diagnosis 
D)  Altering hormone ratios prior to attempts at conception 
A)  Timing intercourse to take place closer to ovulation for a boy and after ovulation for a girl 
B)  Using an alkaline douche to conceive a boy and an acidic douche to conceive a girl 
C)  Preimplantation genetic diagnosis 
D)  Altering hormone ratios prior to attempts at conception

Question 7

Which of the following might be considered a disadvantage of having children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children only receive love; they do not give it. 
B)  Having children can increase the stress in a marriage. 
C)  The challenges of raising children often destroy self-esteem. 
D)  Having children typically makes life less meaningful. 
A)  Children only receive love; they do not give it. 
B)  Having children can increase the stress in a marriage. 
C)  The challenges of raising children often destroy self-esteem. 
D)  Having children typically makes life less meaningful.

Question 8

The Roe v. Wade decision:

Accepted Answer

A)  legalized abortion only in cases of rape or incest or to save the mother's life. 
B)  legalized a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy before the fetus has reached the age of viability. 
C)  outlawed abortion for any reason after the 20th week of pregnancy. 
D)  resulted in a significant increase in the abortion-related death rate. 
A)  legalized abortion only in cases of rape or incest or to save the mother's life. 
B)  legalized a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy before the fetus has reached the age of viability. 
C)  outlawed abortion for any reason after the 20th week of pregnancy. 
D)  resulted in a significant increase in the abortion-related death rate.

Question 9

List and describe the three stages in the process of childbirth.

Accepted Answer

The three stages of childbirth are:

1.

Question 10

Discuss various psychological reactions to abortion.

Accepted Answer

There are a variety of psychological rea

Question 11

The safest and most widely used technique for pregnancy termination between 13 and 21 weeks is:

Accepted Answer

A)  suction curettage. 
B)  dilation and evacuation. 
C)  prostaglandin induction. 
D)  intact dilation and evacuation. 
A)  suction curettage. 
B)  dilation and evacuation. 
C)  prostaglandin induction. 
D)  intact dilation and evacuation.

Question 12

Suction curettage:

Accepted Answer

A)  is generally performed after 18 weeks gestation. 
B)  usually is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 10 minutes. 
C)  is performed in late pregnancy in cases of severe fetal abnormality and/or to protect the mother's health. 
D)  has no known side effects or risks. 
A)  is generally performed after 18 weeks gestation. 
B)  usually is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 10 minutes. 
C)  is performed in late pregnancy in cases of severe fetal abnormality and/or to protect the mother's health. 
D)  has no known side effects or risks.

Question 13

A woman should start taking folic acid by at least the second month of pregnancy to benefit fully from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe fetal development during each trimester.

Accepted Answer

Fetal development occurs in three trimes

Question 15

Postpartum depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be treated successfully by any currently available medications or psychological interventions. 
B)  at its most extreme can cause women to lose interest in their babies and/or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies. 
C)  causes serious psychological symptoms for at least 90% of new mothers. 
D)  is seen so rarely in new mothers, the mental health community is seriously considering dropping it as a diagnostic category. 
A)  cannot be treated successfully by any currently available medications or psychological interventions. 
B)  at its most extreme can cause women to lose interest in their babies and/or develop obsessive thoughts about harming themselves or their babies. 
C)  causes serious psychological symptoms for at least 90% of new mothers. 
D)  is seen so rarely in new mothers, the mental health community is seriously considering dropping it as a diagnostic category.

Question 16

By the end of the second trimester, fetal movements can be felt and the fetus has opened its eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Reva and Jonathan have decided to try ICSI as a method of becoming pregnant. This means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  one of Jonathan's sperm cells will be injected into a harvested egg from Reva. 
B)  they will hire a surrogate mother certified by ICSI. 
C)  they will make sure to have intercourse at the time of ovulation. 
D)  a sperm and an egg will be implanted directly into Reva's fallopian tube. 
A)  one of Jonathan's sperm cells will be injected into a harvested egg from Reva. 
B)  they will hire a surrogate mother certified by ICSI. 
C)  they will make sure to have intercourse at the time of ovulation. 
D)  a sperm and an egg will be implanted directly into Reva's fallopian tube.

Question 18

At what age does a woman's fertility typically peak?

Accepted Answer

A)  16-18 years 
B)  20-24 years 
C)  25-35 years 
D)  After the age of 30 
A)  16-18 years 
B)  20-24 years 
C)  25-35 years 
D)  After the age of 30

Question 19

The first several weeks following birth are referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  postpartum period. 
B)  afterbirth. 
C)  postfetal period. 
D)  postnatal adjustment. 
A)  postpartum period. 
B)  afterbirth. 
C)  postfetal period. 
D)  postnatal adjustment.

Question 20

Describe at least five alternatives available to individuals with infertility problems.

Accepted Answer

1. In vitro fertilization (IVF): This in

All of the following substances pass through the placenta EXCEPT for:

The abortion procedure called prostaglandin induction:

Common causes of miscarriage include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following affects male fertility EXCEPT:

Seung really wants to become pregnant, but her doctor informs her she is ovulating very infrequently. Seung may benefit from:

Which of the following is an effective means of conceiving a child of a specific sex?

Which of the following might be considered a disadvantage of having children?

The Roe v. Wade decision:

List and describe the three stages in the process of childbirth.

Discuss various psychological reactions to abortion.

The safest and most widely used technique for pregnancy termination between 13 and 21 weeks is:

Suction curettage:

A woman should start taking folic acid by at least the second month of pregnancy to benefit fully from it.

Describe fetal development during each trimester.

Postpartum depression:

By the end of the second trimester, fetal movements can be felt and the fetus has opened its eyes.

Reva and Jonathan have decided to try ICSI as a method of becoming pregnant. This means that:

At what age does a woman's fertility typically peak?

The first several weeks following birth are referred to as the:

Describe at least five alternatives available to individuals with infertility problems.

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Exam 11: Conceiving Children: Process and Choice

All of the following substances pass through the placenta EXCEPT for:

The abortion procedure called prostaglandin induction:

Common causes of miscarriage include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following affects male fertility EXCEPT:

Seung really wants to become pregnant, but her doctor informs her she is ovulating very infrequently. Seung may benefit from:

Which of the following is an effective means of conceiving a child of a specific sex?

Which of the following might be considered a disadvantage of having children?

The Roe v. Wade decision:

List and describe the three stages in the process of childbirth.

Discuss various psychological reactions to abortion.

The safest and most widely used technique for pregnancy termination between 13 and 21 weeks is:

Suction curettage:

A woman should start taking folic acid by at least the second month of pregnancy to benefit fully from it.

Describe fetal development during each trimester.

Postpartum depression:

By the end of the second trimester, fetal movements can be felt and the fetus has opened its eyes.

Reva and Jonathan have decided to try ICSI as a method of becoming pregnant. This means that:

At what age does a woman's fertility typically peak?

The first several weeks following birth are referred to as the:

Describe at least five alternatives available to individuals with infertility problems.

Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research: Methods and Challenges

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Gender Issues

Sexual Arousal and Response

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Behaviors

Sexual Orientations

Contraception

Sexuality During Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Adult Years

Sexual Difficulties and Solutions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

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