Question 1

Women who have used oral contraceptives have a significantly lower rate of death from all cancers, compared to non-users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE regarding emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is available over the counter for women over 18 in the U.S. 
B)  It has not been approved by the FDA for legal use in the U.S. 
C)  It will cause an abortion if a fertilized egg is already implanted in the uterus. 
D)  It involves a visit to the health care clinic and a short out-patient procedure. 
A)  It is available over the counter for women over 18 in the U.S. 
B)  It has not been approved by the FDA for legal use in the U.S. 
C)  It will cause an abortion if a fertilized egg is already implanted in the uterus. 
D)  It involves a visit to the health care clinic and a short out-patient procedure.

Question 3

Abortion has been practiced throughout history. In fact, Aristotle viewed abortion as a backup to contraception. When did he believe life begins?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the moment of conception 
B)  When crucial organs were formed which was different for males and females 
C)  When the mother felt the baby move 
D)  At the moment of birth 
A)  At the moment of conception 
B)  When crucial organs were formed which was different for males and females 
C)  When the mother felt the baby move 
D)  At the moment of birth

Question 4

How do the newer methods of female sterilization (Essure and Adiana) differ from traditional tubal sterilization methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Essure and Adiana are nonsurgical methods. 
B)  Essure and Adiana are considered reversible. 
C)  Essure and Adiana cause the ovaries to stop producing eggs. 
D)  Essure and Adiana are temporary and have to be updated every 10 years. 
A)  Essure and Adiana are nonsurgical methods. 
B)  Essure and Adiana are considered reversible. 
C)  Essure and Adiana cause the ovaries to stop producing eggs. 
D)  Essure and Adiana are temporary and have to be updated every 10 years.

Question 5

After a vasectomy, a man:

Accepted Answer

A)  Will no longer ejaculate. 
B)  Is sterile immediately. 
C)  Will have difficulty achieving an erection for two to three months after surgery. 
D)  Will continue to produce viable sperm, but they will have nowhere to go. 
A)  Will no longer ejaculate. 
B)  Is sterile immediately. 
C)  Will have difficulty achieving an erection for two to three months after surgery. 
D)  Will continue to produce viable sperm, but they will have nowhere to go.

Question 6

Which group of women may experience lower effectiveness rates with hormonal methods of birth control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women ages 15-19 
B)  Women over 35 
C)  Women who are significantly overweight 
D)  Women who exercise too much 
A)  Women ages 15-19 
B)  Women over 35 
C)  Women who are significantly overweight 
D)  Women who exercise too much

Question 7

What is the estimated rate of abortions for women of reproductive age in the Unites States?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 out of every 2 
B)  1 out of every 3 
C)  1 out of every 5 
D)  1 out of every 10 
A)  1 out of every 2 
B)  1 out of every 3 
C)  1 out of every 5 
D)  1 out of every 10

Question 8

Provisions such as gestational limits, public funding restrictions, waiting periods and parental notification laws have greatly reduced the number of women seeking abortions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is one of the most common physiological symptoms following an abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heavy bleeding 
B)  Cervical laceration 
C)  Uterine perforation 
D)  Fatigue 
A)  Heavy bleeding 
B)  Cervical laceration 
C)  Uterine perforation 
D)  Fatigue

Question 10

All of the following are ways that emergency contraception works to prevent pregnancy EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inhibits ovulation 
B)  Thickens cervical mucus 
C)  Makes endometrium less hospitable for implantation 
D)  Causes a fertilized egg to be reabsorbed into the body 
A)  Inhibits ovulation 
B)  Thickens cervical mucus 
C)  Makes endometrium less hospitable for implantation 
D)  Causes a fertilized egg to be reabsorbed into the body

Question 11

As of 2008, the official stance of the Catholic Church prohibited the use of artificial contraception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They create an artificial barrier to the cervix. 
B)  They release chemicals that deactivate sperm. 
C)  They prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. 
D)  They cause mucus to form in the fallopian tubes blocking fertilization. 
A)  They create an artificial barrier to the cervix. 
B)  They release chemicals that deactivate sperm. 
C)  They prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. 
D)  They cause mucus to form in the fallopian tubes blocking fertilization.

Question 13

Factoring in the FDA approval process, what is the estimated time it takes to develop a new contraceptive method?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-4 years 
B)  5-7 years 
C)  10-14 years 
D)  14-20 years 
A)  2-4 years 
B)  5-7 years 
C)  10-14 years 
D)  14-20 years

Question 14

Progestin-only birth control methods do not contain:

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  Spermicide 
D)  Prolactin 
A)  Testosterone 
B)  Estrogen 
C)  Spermicide 
D)  Prolactin

Question 15

Statistically speaking, who is more likely to have an abortion in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Janea, a 15-year old 
B)  Rachel, a 23-year old 
C)  Ann, a 34-year old 
D)  Julie, a 42-year old 
A)  Janea, a 15-year old 
B)  Rachel, a 23-year old 
C)  Ann, a 34-year old 
D)  Julie, a 42-year old

Women who have used oral contraceptives have a significantly lower rate of death from all cancers, compared to non-users.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding emergency contraception?

Abortion has been practiced throughout history. In fact, Aristotle viewed abortion as a backup to contraception. When did he believe life begins?

How do the newer methods of female sterilization (Essure and Adiana) differ from traditional tubal sterilization methods?

After a vasectomy, a man:

Which group of women may experience lower effectiveness rates with hormonal methods of birth control?

What is the estimated rate of abortions for women of reproductive age in the Unites States?

Provisions such as gestational limits, public funding restrictions, waiting periods and parental notification laws have greatly reduced the number of women seeking abortions.

What is one of the most common physiological symptoms following an abortion?

All of the following are ways that emergency contraception works to prevent pregnancy EXCEPT:

As of 2008, the official stance of the Catholic Church prohibited the use of artificial contraception.

What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy?

Factoring in the FDA approval process, what is the estimated time it takes to develop a new contraceptive method?

Progestin-only birth control methods do not contain:

Statistically speaking, who is more likely to have an abortion in the U.S.?

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Exam 13: Contraception and Abortion

Women who have used oral contraceptives have a significantly lower rate of death from all cancers, compared to non-users.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding emergency contraception?

Abortion has been practiced throughout history. In fact, Aristotle viewed abortion as a backup to contraception. When did he believe life begins?

How do the newer methods of female sterilization (Essure and Adiana) differ from traditional tubal sterilization methods?

After a vasectomy, a man:

Which group of women may experience lower effectiveness rates with hormonal methods of birth control?

What is the estimated rate of abortions for women of reproductive age in the Unites States?

Provisions such as gestational limits, public funding restrictions, waiting periods and parental notification laws have greatly reduced the number of women seeking abortions.

What is one of the most common physiological symptoms following an abortion?

All of the following are ways that emergency contraception works to prevent pregnancy EXCEPT:

As of 2008, the official stance of the Catholic Church prohibited the use of artificial contraception.

What is the primary way that combination birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy?

Factoring in the FDA approval process, what is the estimated time it takes to develop a new contraceptive method?

Progestin-only birth control methods do not contain:

Statistically speaking, who is more likely to have an abortion in the U.S.?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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