Question 1

Developing countries like China and India hope to foster economic development and control demand on limited resources by

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting population growth. 
B)  stimulating population growth. 
C)  encouraging fetal sex selection. 
D)  allowing only the wealthy to reproduce. 
E)  limiting access to contraceptive and abortion services. 
A)  limiting population growth. 
B)  stimulating population growth. 
C)  encouraging fetal sex selection. 
D)  allowing only the wealthy to reproduce. 
E)  limiting access to contraceptive and abortion services.

Question 2

Oral sex, mutual masturbation, and body exploration as a substitute for coitus are called

Accepted Answer

A)  foreplay. 
B)  outercourse. 
C)  intercourse. 
D)  afterplay. 
E)  effleurage. 
A)  foreplay. 
B)  outercourse. 
C)  intercourse. 
D)  afterplay. 
E)  effleurage.

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely to decrease the number of abortions performed in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limiting federal funding for abortion 
B)  Improving access to and education about contraception 
C)  Mandating abstinence-only sex education 
D)  Restricting access to Plan B 
E)  Establishing parental consent laws 
A)  Limiting federal funding for abortion 
B)  Improving access to and education about contraception 
C)  Mandating abstinence-only sex education 
D)  Restricting access to Plan B 
E)  Establishing parental consent laws

Question 4

Vitamin A is of particular interest to contraceptive technology because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is essential for normal ovarian function. 
B)  it is necessary for vision and while this is not only our dominant sense, it is also essential for sexual arousal in most men. 
C)  sperm cannot swim without vitamin A in semen. 
D)  it is an important component of embryonic development. 
E)  sperm production cannot occur without it. 
A)  it is essential for normal ovarian function. 
B)  it is necessary for vision and while this is not only our dominant sense, it is also essential for sexual arousal in most men. 
C)  sperm cannot swim without vitamin A in semen. 
D)  it is an important component of embryonic development. 
E)  sperm production cannot occur without it.

Question 5

Due to elevated health risks, women over the age of _______ and who _______ are advised not to use combination pills.

Accepted Answer

A)  18; smoke 
B)  21; smoke 
C)  35; drink 
D)  21; drink 
E)  35; smoke 
A)  18; smoke 
B)  21; smoke 
C)  35; drink 
D)  21; drink 
E)  35; smoke

Question 6

The oral contraceptive pill takes advantage of knowledge about

Accepted Answer

A)  the hormonal control of ovulation. 
B)  the hormonal control of spermatogenesis. 
C)  the chemical composition of the vaginal environment. 
D)  the chemical composition of semen. 
E)  behavioral patterns of women. 
A)  the hormonal control of ovulation. 
B)  the hormonal control of spermatogenesis. 
C)  the chemical composition of the vaginal environment. 
D)  the chemical composition of semen. 
E)  behavioral patterns of women.

Question 7

Survey the variety of hormone-based non-oral contraceptives that are available, including reliability, advantages, and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

There are several hormone-based non-oral

Question 8

The medical abortion drug mifepristone acts by _______ progesterone receptors and thus directly causing the _______ to break down.

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking; endometrium 
B)  activating; endometrium 
C)  blocking; embryo 
D)  activating; fetus 
E)  activating; embryo 
A)  blocking; endometrium 
B)  activating; endometrium 
C)  blocking; embryo 
D)  activating; fetus 
E)  activating; embryo

Question 9

What is the difference between combination and progestin-only pills? How do these categories of contraceptive pills differ from each other in terms of advantages and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

Combination pills contain both estrogen

Question 10

In medieval times, herbal preparations were often used for the purpose of _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In medieval times, herbal preparations were often...

Question 11

Clinical trials in China have demonstrated that administration of testosterone is an effective hormonal contraceptive for men. The testosterone most likely works by

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking androgen receptors. 
B)  feedback inhibition of LH and FSH. 
C)  stimulating hypothalamic GnRH. 
D)  reducing libido. 
E)  stimulating progesterone receptors. 
A)  blocking androgen receptors. 
B)  feedback inhibition of LH and FSH. 
C)  stimulating hypothalamic GnRH. 
D)  reducing libido. 
E)  stimulating progesterone receptors.

Question 12

Briefly describe some of the research in progress dedicated to new contraceptive methods.

Accepted Answer

Research in the field of contraception i

Question 13

In the early 20th century, unwanted pregnancies were largely a function of

Accepted Answer

A)  the high cost of contraceptives. 
B)  the lack of availability of contraceptives. 
C)  the failure to use contraceptives properly. 
D)  the prevalence of sexual intercourse outside of marriage. 
E)  cavalier attitudes toward sexuality. 
A)  the high cost of contraceptives. 
B)  the lack of availability of contraceptives. 
C)  the failure to use contraceptives properly. 
D)  the prevalence of sexual intercourse outside of marriage. 
E)  cavalier attitudes toward sexuality.

Question 14

China's "one-child" policy was implemented to limit _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of China's "one-child" policy was implemented to limit...

Question 15

Which of the following statements about abortion is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of abortion recipients were using some kind of contraception when they became pregnant. 
B)  Most abortions are performed for medical reasons. 
C)  The legality of abortion is determined on a state-by-state basis. 
D)  Having an abortion increases the risk of breast cancer later in life. 
E)  There is strong evidence that the majority of women who have abortions suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. 
A)  The majority of abortion recipients were using some kind of contraception when they became pregnant. 
B)  Most abortions are performed for medical reasons. 
C)  The legality of abortion is determined on a state-by-state basis. 
D)  Having an abortion increases the risk of breast cancer later in life. 
E)  There is strong evidence that the majority of women who have abortions suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 16

_______ abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy for non-medical reasons.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spontaneous 
B)  Elective 
C)  Therapeutic 
D)  D&G 
E)  Couvage 
A)  Spontaneous 
B)  Elective 
C)  Therapeutic 
D)  D&G 
E)  Couvage

Question 17

Progestin-only pills work mainly by

Accepted Answer

A)  suppressing ovulation. 
B)  thickening cervical mucus. 
C)  preventing implantation. 
D)  inflaming the oviducts slightly. 
E)  decreasing a woman's interest in sex. 
A)  suppressing ovulation. 
B)  thickening cervical mucus. 
C)  preventing implantation. 
D)  inflaming the oviducts slightly. 
E)  decreasing a woman's interest in sex.

Question 18

An IUD may be inserted through the vagina and cervix into the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An IUD may be inserted through the...

Question 19

Progestin-only contraceptive pills contain _______ levels of progestins than are found in combination pills, and work primarily by _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher; inhibiting hypothalamic hormones 
B)  higher; inhibiting estrogen production 
C)  lower; inhibiting hypothalamic hormones 
D)  lower; inhibiting estrogen production 
E)  lower; thickening cervical mucus 
A)  higher; inhibiting hypothalamic hormones 
B)  higher; inhibiting estrogen production 
C)  lower; inhibiting hypothalamic hormones 
D)  lower; inhibiting estrogen production 
E)  lower; thickening cervical mucus

Question 20

By removing a section of the vas deferens, a vasectomy prevents pregnancy by

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibiting spermatogenesis. 
B)  blocking sperm from leaving the male reproductive tract. 
C)  inhibiting ejaculation. 
D)  impairing seminal vesicle function. 
E)  inhibiting testosterone secretion. 
A)  inhibiting spermatogenesis. 
B)  blocking sperm from leaving the male reproductive tract. 
C)  inhibiting ejaculation. 
D)  impairing seminal vesicle function. 
E)  inhibiting testosterone secretion.

Developing countries like China and India hope to foster economic development and control demand on limited resources by

Oral sex, mutual masturbation, and body exploration as a substitute for coitus are called

Which of the following is most likely to decrease the number of abortions performed in the United States?

Vitamin A is of particular interest to contraceptive technology because

Due to elevated health risks, women over the age of _ and who _ are advised not to use combination pills.

The oral contraceptive pill takes advantage of knowledge about

Survey the variety of hormone-based non-oral contraceptives that are available, including reliability, advantages, and disadvantages.

The medical abortion drug mifepristone acts by _ progesterone receptors and thus directly causing the _ to break down.

What is the difference between combination and progestin-only pills? How do these categories of contraceptive pills differ from each other in terms of advantages and disadvantages?

In medieval times, herbal preparations were often used for the purpose of _______.

Clinical trials in China have demonstrated that administration of testosterone is an effective hormonal contraceptive for men. The testosterone most likely works by

Briefly describe some of the research in progress dedicated to new contraceptive methods.

In the early 20th century, unwanted pregnancies were largely a function of

China's "one-child" policy was implemented to limit _______.

Which of the following statements about abortion is true?

_______ abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy for non-medical reasons.

Progestin-only pills work mainly by

An IUD may be inserted through the vagina and cervix into the _______.

Progestin-only contraceptive pills contain _ levels of progestins than are found in combination pills, and work primarily by _.

By removing a section of the vas deferens, a vasectomy prevents pregnancy by

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Exam 12: Contraception and Abortion

Developing countries like China and India hope to foster economic development and control demand on limited resources by

Oral sex, mutual masturbation, and body exploration as a substitute for coitus are called

Which of the following is most likely to decrease the number of abortions performed in the United States?

Vitamin A is of particular interest to contraceptive technology because

Due to elevated health risks, women over the age of _______ and who _______ are advised not to use combination pills.

The oral contraceptive pill takes advantage of knowledge about

Survey the variety of hormone-based non-oral contraceptives that are available, including reliability, advantages, and disadvantages.

The medical abortion drug mifepristone acts by _______ progesterone receptors and thus directly causing the _______ to break down.

What is the difference between combination and progestin-only pills? How do these categories of contraceptive pills differ from each other in terms of advantages and disadvantages?

In medieval times, herbal preparations were often used for the purpose of _______.

Clinical trials in China have demonstrated that administration of testosterone is an effective hormonal contraceptive for men. The testosterone most likely works by

Briefly describe some of the research in progress dedicated to new contraceptive methods.

In the early 20th century, unwanted pregnancies were largely a function of

China's "one-child" policy was implemented to limit _______.

Which of the following statements about abortion is true?

_______ abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy for non-medical reasons.

Progestin-only pills work mainly by

An IUD may be inserted through the vagina and cervix into the _______.

Progestin-only contraceptive pills contain _______ levels of progestins than are found in combination pills, and work primarily by _______.

By removing a section of the vas deferens, a vasectomy prevents pregnancy by

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Sex and Evolution

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Due to elevated health risks, women over the age of _ and who _ are advised not to use combination pills.

The medical abortion drug mifepristone acts by _ progesterone receptors and thus directly causing the _ to break down.

Progestin-only contraceptive pills contain _ levels of progestins than are found in combination pills, and work primarily by _.