Question 1

According to the Guttmacher Institute, about _______% of pregnancies lead to wanted births.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  35 
C)  44 
D)  56 
E)  68 
A)  24 
B)  35 
C)  44 
D)  56 
E)  68

Question 2

Since an IUD is a foreign object in the body, it is believed to work by causing

Accepted Answer

A)  altered ovulation. 
B)  increased cervical mucus. 
C)  decreased estrogen production. 
D)  increased progestin production. 
E)  a minor inflammatory response within the uterus. 
A)  altered ovulation. 
B)  increased cervical mucus. 
C)  decreased estrogen production. 
D)  increased progestin production. 
E)  a minor inflammatory response within the uterus.

Question 3

The withdrawal method of contraception has a _______% failure rate with typical use.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  17 
C)  27 
D)  37 
E)  46 
A)  7 
B)  17 
C)  27 
D)  37 
E)  46

Question 4

Particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contraception was viewed as immoral because

Accepted Answer

A)  of the view that the "natural" purpose of sex was procreation. 
B)  it encouraged women to view sex as pleasurable. 
C)  having sex without contraception was seen as part of the worship of God. 
D)  the government wanted to encourage population growth. 
E)  it was associated with prostitution. 
A)  of the view that the "natural" purpose of sex was procreation. 
B)  it encouraged women to view sex as pleasurable. 
C)  having sex without contraception was seen as part of the worship of God. 
D)  the government wanted to encourage population growth. 
E)  it was associated with prostitution.

Question 5

Which methods of contraception have the greatest gap between theoretical effectiveness at preventing pregnancy and actual effectiveness at preventing pregnancy? Why?

Accepted Answer

The methods of contraception with the gr

Question 6

Describe the methods that are currently available for emergency contraception. Which is the most effective?

Accepted Answer

There are several methods of emergency c

Question 7

Describe the various forms of sterilization currently available. Which sex has the greater number of sterilizations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization is a permanent form of bir

Question 8

Which of the following statements about condoms is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All forms of condoms provide good protection from STDs if used correctly. 
B)  The spermicide added to some condoms will kill all sperm spilled due to condom breakage. 
C)  Some people are allergic to latex condoms. 
D)  Condoms are odorless and tasteless. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  All forms of condoms provide good protection from STDs if used correctly. 
B)  The spermicide added to some condoms will kill all sperm spilled due to condom breakage. 
C)  Some people are allergic to latex condoms. 
D)  Condoms are odorless and tasteless. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 9

The hormones in contraceptive pills have a secondary mode of action in the _______, which they induce to begin secreting _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic nervous system; norepinephrine 
B)  uterus; hCG 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system; acetylcholine 
D)  uterus; a thick cervical mucus 
E)  brain; FSH 
A)  parasympathetic nervous system; norepinephrine 
B)  uterus; hCG 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system; acetylcholine 
D)  uterus; a thick cervical mucus 
E)  brain; FSH

Question 10

Provide a summary of the topics surrounding the debate between pro-life supporters and pro-choice supporters. What is the current status regarding legal abortions and their availability in America?

Accepted Answer

The debate between pro-life and pro-choi

Question 11

Describe, from most to least reliable, the contraceptive options that are available after unprotected coitus.

Accepted Answer

The most reliable contraceptive option a

Question 12

Explain how perfect-use failure rate differs from typical-use failure rate for condoms and other forms of contraception.

Accepted Answer

The perfect-use failure rate and the typ

Question 13

The FDA discourages use of Depo-Provera for more than about two years because

Accepted Answer

A)  long term use has been shown to increase risk of ovarian cancer. 
B)  use greater than three years is associated with permanent reduced fertility. 
C)  loss of bone density that occurs while using the contraceptive may not recover completely. 
D)  long term use is associated with subsequent birth defects. 
E)  health plans do not fund this contraceptive after two consecutive years of use. 
A)  long term use has been shown to increase risk of ovarian cancer. 
B)  use greater than three years is associated with permanent reduced fertility. 
C)  loss of bone density that occurs while using the contraceptive may not recover completely. 
D)  long term use is associated with subsequent birth defects. 
E)  health plans do not fund this contraceptive after two consecutive years of use.

Question 14

_______ is a hormonal formulation packaged specifically for emergency contraception.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is a hormonal formulation packaged specifically...

Question 15

Describe the procedures of surgical sterilization of men and women and consider their relative advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Surgical sterilization for men, also kno

Question 16

A "pro-life" position on abortion is more common in

Accepted Answer

A)  men. 
B)  women. 
C)  less educated people. 
D)  Both b and c 
E)  None of the above 
A)  men. 
B)  women. 
C)  less educated people. 
D)  Both b and c 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

Describe the role of Margaret Sanger in the birth control movement in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Margaret Sanger played a crucial role in

Question 18

_______ of all pregnancies in the United States are planned and wanted.

Accepted Answer

A)  About one-quarter 
B)  More than half 
C)  Almost 90% 
D)  Less than half 
E)  About three-quarters 
A)  About one-quarter 
B)  More than half 
C)  Almost 90% 
D)  Less than half 
E)  About three-quarters

Question 19

Many contraceptives work by interfering with sperm transport. Which of the following does not provide a physical barrier that keeps sperm away from ova?

Accepted Answer

A)  Male condom 
B)  Female condom 
C)  Diaphragm 
D)  IUD 
E)  Cervical cap 
A)  Male condom 
B)  Female condom 
C)  Diaphragm 
D)  IUD 
E)  Cervical cap

Question 20

Your sister or best friend asks you to help her decide which contraceptive method is best for her. She says she could not take pills, use a diaphragm, or use the rhythm method because she is too forgetful. She does not want to have to contemplate an abortion because it is against her values. Recommend two forms of contraception that would be suitable, and describe the pros and cons of each method. Compare their actions and side effects. Compare their reliability.

Accepted Answer

Two suitable forms of contraception for

According to the Guttmacher Institute, about _______% of pregnancies lead to wanted births.

Since an IUD is a foreign object in the body, it is believed to work by causing

The withdrawal method of contraception has a _______% failure rate with typical use.

Particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contraception was viewed as immoral because

Which methods of contraception have the greatest gap between theoretical effectiveness at preventing pregnancy and actual effectiveness at preventing pregnancy? Why?

Describe the methods that are currently available for emergency contraception. Which is the most effective?

Describe the various forms of sterilization currently available. Which sex has the greater number of sterilizations in the United States?

Which of the following statements about condoms is true?

The hormones in contraceptive pills have a secondary mode of action in the _, which they induce to begin secreting _.

Provide a summary of the topics surrounding the debate between pro-life supporters and pro-choice supporters. What is the current status regarding legal abortions and their availability in America?

Describe, from most to least reliable, the contraceptive options that are available after unprotected coitus.

Explain how perfect-use failure rate differs from typical-use failure rate for condoms and other forms of contraception.

The FDA discourages use of Depo-Provera for more than about two years because

_______ is a hormonal formulation packaged specifically for emergency contraception.

Describe the procedures of surgical sterilization of men and women and consider their relative advantages and disadvantages.

A "pro-life" position on abortion is more common in

Describe the role of Margaret Sanger in the birth control movement in the United States.

_______ of all pregnancies in the United States are planned and wanted.

Many contraceptives work by interfering with sperm transport. Which of the following does not provide a physical barrier that keeps sperm away from ova?

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According to the Guttmacher Institute, about _______% of pregnancies lead to wanted births.

Since an IUD is a foreign object in the body, it is believed to work by causing

The withdrawal method of contraception has a _______% failure rate with typical use.

Particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contraception was viewed as immoral because

Which methods of contraception have the greatest gap between theoretical effectiveness at preventing pregnancy and actual effectiveness at preventing pregnancy? Why?

Describe the methods that are currently available for emergency contraception. Which is the most effective?

Describe the various forms of sterilization currently available. Which sex has the greater number of sterilizations in the United States?

Which of the following statements about condoms is true?

The hormones in contraceptive pills have a secondary mode of action in the _______, which they induce to begin secreting _______.

Provide a summary of the topics surrounding the debate between pro-life supporters and pro-choice supporters. What is the current status regarding legal abortions and their availability in America?

Describe, from most to least reliable, the contraceptive options that are available after unprotected coitus.

Explain how perfect-use failure rate differs from typical-use failure rate for condoms and other forms of contraception.

The FDA discourages use of Depo-Provera for more than about two years because

_______ is a hormonal formulation packaged specifically for emergency contraception.

Describe the procedures of surgical sterilization of men and women and consider their relative advantages and disadvantages.

A "pro-life" position on abortion is more common in

Describe the role of Margaret Sanger in the birth control movement in the United States.

_______ of all pregnancies in the United States are planned and wanted.

Many contraceptives work by interfering with sperm transport. Which of the following does not provide a physical barrier that keeps sperm away from ova?

Sexuality: Pathways to Understanding

Sex and Evolution

Womens Bodies

Mens Bodies

Sex Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle

Sexual Development

Gender

Attraction, Arousal, and Response

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Relationships

Fertility, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Sexuality Across the Life Span

Sexual Orientation

Atypical Sexuality

Sexual Disorders

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Partner Violence

Sex As a Commodity

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The hormones in contraceptive pills have a secondary mode of action in the _, which they induce to begin secreting _.