Question 1

Dolores and her partner Nancy would like to have a child. One possibility would be for them to seek

Accepted Answer

A)  amniocentesis. 
B)  artificial insemination. 
C)  GIFT. 
D)  IVF. 
A)  amniocentesis. 
B)  artificial insemination. 
C)  GIFT. 
D)  IVF. B

Question 2

Stan and Kim visit the fertility clinic. Several ova are removed from Kim and fertilized by Stan's sperm. One of the fertilized ova is placed in Kim's uterus after she has been treated with hormones. This couple has undergone

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial embryonation. 
B)  artificial insemination. 
C)  GIFT. 
D)  IVF. 
A)  artificial embryonation. 
B)  artificial insemination. 
C)  GIFT. 
D)  IVF. D

Question 3

What contention is at the basis of the controversy that surrounds cesarian sections?

Accepted Answer

A)  This procedure can reduce the likelihood of future pregnancies. 
B)  This procedure can result in pain and discomfort in the vaginal area long after a birth. 
C)  This procedure is a violation of human rights. 
D)  This procedure is unnecessary in many cases in which it is performed. 
A)  This procedure can reduce the likelihood of future pregnancies. 
B)  This procedure can result in pain and discomfort in the vaginal area long after a birth. 
C)  This procedure is a violation of human rights. 
D)  This procedure is unnecessary in many cases in which it is performed. D

Question 4

What are the two major underlying reasons for male infertility?

Accepted Answer

Male infertility is usually ca

Question 5

Both David and Beth have family histories of various birth defects. Now that Beth is pregnant, they both want to know what tests are available to let them know if their baby is normal. What are some of the procedures that might be used, and what can they detect?

Accepted Answer

Amniocentesis can be used to detect Down

Question 6

How do home pregnancy tests determine if a pregnancy exists?

Accepted Answer

These tests detect t

Question 7

Juanita undergoes surgery for an ectopic pregnancy. The surgery will

Accepted Answer

A)  implant the blastocyst more securely into the endometrium. 
B)  remove the blastocyst from the fallopian tubes or abdominal cavity. 
C)  remove the morula from the uterus before it develops into a blastocyst. 
D)  repair the amnion and chorion. 
A)  implant the blastocyst more securely into the endometrium. 
B)  remove the blastocyst from the fallopian tubes or abdominal cavity. 
C)  remove the morula from the uterus before it develops into a blastocyst. 
D)  repair the amnion and chorion.

Question 8

Which of the following has NOT been implicated as a possible cause of increased infertility?

Accepted Answer

A)  A history of pelvic inflammatory disease 
B)  Alcohol and tobacco use 
C)  Injuries to the testes 
D)  Regular use of condoms and spermicides 
A)  A history of pelvic inflammatory disease 
B)  Alcohol and tobacco use 
C)  Injuries to the testes 
D)  Regular use of condoms and spermicides

Question 9

Describe some of the legal and ethical problems surrounding IVF.

Accepted Answer

Many ethical and legal issues related to

Question 10

Chorionic villi sampling can be done at the eighth week of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A mother reports that after the birth of her last child, she experienced an infection at the site of a surgical scar in the lower part of her vagina. This left her with discomfort for several months after giving birth. Most likely, this woman underwent a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  effacement. 
B)  episiotomy. 
C)  infibulation. 
D)  partial zona dissection. 
A)  effacement. 
B)  episiotomy. 
C)  infibulation. 
D)  partial zona dissection.

Question 12

For which of the following pregnant women is amniocentesis likely to be recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dina, who is 40 years old 
B)  Jean, who already has five children 
C)  Leslie, who has previously had a miscarriage 
D)  Maria, who is 22 years old 
A)  Dina, who is 40 years old 
B)  Jean, who already has five children 
C)  Leslie, who has previously had a miscarriage 
D)  Maria, who is 22 years old

Question 13

Which of the following is the most likely candidate for artificial insemination?

Accepted Answer

A)  A couple in which the husband has a very low sperm count 
B)  A man who does not wish to have any more children 
C)  A woman who has undergone a partial hysterectomy 
D)  A woman who is beyond menopause 
A)  A couple in which the husband has a very low sperm count 
B)  A man who does not wish to have any more children 
C)  A woman who has undergone a partial hysterectomy 
D)  A woman who is beyond menopause

Question 14

Leonard and Jane mention that they do not have intercourse since they learned that Jane is pregnant. They are concerned that such vigorous activity could cause a miscarriage. What does research suggest about their concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  A somewhat higher rate of birth defects is associated with having intercourse during pregnancy. 
B)  Except in the first trimester, intercourse is permissible during pregnancy. 
C)  In the absence of a medical problem, intercourse may occur, as long as it is comfortable for both individuals. 
D)  Multiple pregnancies could result from intercourse during pregnancy, so condoms should be used. 
A)  A somewhat higher rate of birth defects is associated with having intercourse during pregnancy. 
B)  Except in the first trimester, intercourse is permissible during pregnancy. 
C)  In the absence of a medical problem, intercourse may occur, as long as it is comfortable for both individuals. 
D)  Multiple pregnancies could result from intercourse during pregnancy, so condoms should be used.

Question 15

The highest rates of maternal death are found in

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  South Asia. 
D)  sub-Saharan Africa. 
A)  Canada. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  South Asia. 
D)  sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 16

Summarize some of the important federal rules governing embryo research.

Accepted Answer

According to NIH guidelines, research ca

Question 17

How is a clone different from normal offspring?

Accepted Answer

A clone is created from just o

Question 18

The third stage of childbirth involves

Accepted Answer

A)  complete effacement of the cervix. 
B)  delivery of the afterbirth. 
C)  fetal movement down the birth canal. 
D)  passage of the head and shoulders out of the birth canal. 
A)  complete effacement of the cervix. 
B)  delivery of the afterbirth. 
C)  fetal movement down the birth canal. 
D)  passage of the head and shoulders out of the birth canal.

Question 19

How many chromosomes does a zygote contain?

Accepted Answer

A zygote contains 46

Question 20

IVF refers to fertilization of an ovum outside the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Dolores and her partner Nancy would like to have a child. One possibility would be for them to seek

Stan and Kim visit the fertility clinic. Several ova are removed from Kim and fertilized by Stan's sperm. One of the fertilized ova is placed in Kim's uterus after she has been treated with hormones. This couple has undergone

What contention is at the basis of the controversy that surrounds cesarian sections?

What are the two major underlying reasons for male infertility?

Both David and Beth have family histories of various birth defects. Now that Beth is pregnant, they both want to know what tests are available to let them know if their baby is normal. What are some of the procedures that might be used, and what can they detect?

How do home pregnancy tests determine if a pregnancy exists?

Juanita undergoes surgery for an ectopic pregnancy. The surgery will

Which of the following has NOT been implicated as a possible cause of increased infertility?

Describe some of the legal and ethical problems surrounding IVF.

Chorionic villi sampling can be done at the eighth week of pregnancy.

A mother reports that after the birth of her last child, she experienced an infection at the site of a surgical scar in the lower part of her vagina. This left her with discomfort for several months after giving birth. Most likely, this woman underwent a(n)

For which of the following pregnant women is amniocentesis likely to be recommended?

Which of the following is the most likely candidate for artificial insemination?

Leonard and Jane mention that they do not have intercourse since they learned that Jane is pregnant. They are concerned that such vigorous activity could cause a miscarriage. What does research suggest about their concern?

The highest rates of maternal death are found in

Summarize some of the important federal rules governing embryo research.

How is a clone different from normal offspring?

The third stage of childbirth involves

How many chromosomes does a zygote contain?

IVF refers to fertilization of an ovum outside the body.

Cultural, Historical, and Research Perspectives on Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Human Sexual Arousal and Response

Developmental and Social Perspectives on Gender

Sexuality in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Adult Sexuality and Relationships

Sexual Individuality and Sexual Values

Sexuality, Communication, and Relationships

Decision Making About Pregnancy and Parenthood

Solitary Sex and Shared Sex

Sexual Orientation, Identity, and Behavior

The Spectrum of Human Sexual Behavior

Dealing With Sexual Problems

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Hivaids, and Sexual Decisions

Sexual Dysfunctions and Their Treatment

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Exam 10: Reproduction, Reproductive Technology, and Birthing

Dolores and her partner Nancy would like to have a child. One possibility would be for them to seek

Stan and Kim visit the fertility clinic. Several ova are removed from Kim and fertilized by Stan's sperm. One of the fertilized ova is placed in Kim's uterus after she has been treated with hormones. This couple has undergone

What contention is at the basis of the controversy that surrounds cesarian sections?

What are the two major underlying reasons for male infertility?

Both David and Beth have family histories of various birth defects. Now that Beth is pregnant, they both want to know what tests are available to let them know if their baby is normal. What are some of the procedures that might be used, and what can they detect?

How do home pregnancy tests determine if a pregnancy exists?

Juanita undergoes surgery for an ectopic pregnancy. The surgery will

Which of the following has NOT been implicated as a possible cause of increased infertility?

Describe some of the legal and ethical problems surrounding IVF.

Chorionic villi sampling can be done at the eighth week of pregnancy.

A mother reports that after the birth of her last child, she experienced an infection at the site of a surgical scar in the lower part of her vagina. This left her with discomfort for several months after giving birth. Most likely, this woman underwent a(n)

For which of the following pregnant women is amniocentesis likely to be recommended?

Which of the following is the most likely candidate for artificial insemination?

Leonard and Jane mention that they do not have intercourse since they learned that Jane is pregnant. They are concerned that such vigorous activity could cause a miscarriage. What does research suggest about their concern?

The highest rates of maternal death are found in

Summarize some of the important federal rules governing embryo research.

How is a clone different from normal offspring?

The third stage of childbirth involves

How many chromosomes does a zygote contain?

IVF refers to fertilization of an ovum outside the body.

Cultural, Historical, and Research Perspectives on Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Human Sexual Arousal and Response

Developmental and Social Perspectives on Gender

Sexuality in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Adult Sexuality and Relationships

Sexual Individuality and Sexual Values

Sexuality, Communication, and Relationships

Decision Making About Pregnancy and Parenthood

Solitary Sex and Shared Sex

Sexual Orientation, Identity, and Behavior

The Spectrum of Human Sexual Behavior

Dealing With Sexual Problems

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Hivaids, and Sexual Decisions

Sexual Dysfunctions and Their Treatment

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