Question 1

What function does amniotic fluid perform?

Accepted Answer

A) It facilitates conception during ovulation. 
B) It helps sperm dissolve the zona pellucida. 
C) It propels eggs through the fallopian tubes. 
D) It maintains the fetus at a constant temperature.

Question 2

Marijuana use in men is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) increased production of luteinizing hormone (LH). 
B) increased production of testosterone. 
C) reduced rate of infertility. 
D) reduced sperm motility.

Question 3

The _____ is the mass of tissue lying beside the fetus that allows nutrients and oxygen to pass from the mother's blood to the fetus's blood.

Accepted Answer

A) periderm 
B) zona pellucida 
C) corpora cavernosa 
D) placenta

Question 4

Alicia,who is biologically capable of carrying a baby to term,wants to have a baby.Unfortunately,her husband is sterile.Which of the following assisted reproductive technologies would be most suitable for this couple?

Accepted Answer

A) artificial insemination by donor (AI
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B) artificial insemination by husband (AIH) 
C) embryo transfer 
D) uterine transfer

Question 5

Briefly describe the three types of postpartum psychiatric disorders.

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Question 6

Which of the following is true of menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A) A missed menstrual period is an infallible indicator of pregnancy. 
B) A heavier menstrual flow is a common symptom of pregnancy. 
C) Many reasons besides pregnancy such as illness or emotional stress may result in a late period. 
D) Most women menstruate through the first trimester of their pregnancy.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the use of anesthetics in childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A) If administered early in labor,anesthetics may inhibit uterine contractions and prolong labor. 
B) Research shows that high doses of epidural anesthetics have no negative effects on the infant. 
C) Anesthetics in the mother's bloodstream cannot pass through the placenta to the infant. 
D) Anesthetics help the mother push the baby out of her body more effectively.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of a pregnant woman's calcium intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium-rich diets have been found to lead to high blood pressure in pregnant women. 
B) Deficiencies in calcium have been found to reduce the risk of developing eclampsia. 
C) Deficiencies in calcium have been linked with preterm births and low blood pressure. 
D) Uterine ligament pains indicate that a pregnant woman's diet contains abnormal levels of calcium.

Question 9

The stage of labor where the baby's head begins to move into the birth canal is

Accepted Answer

A) called the launching pad stage. 
B) the beginning of first-stage labor. 
C) the beginning of second-stage labor. 
D) the beginning of third-stage labor.

Question 10

In what way does artificial insemination by the husband (AIH)differ from artificial insemination by a donor (AID)?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike AID,AIH involves reducing a man's sperm count. 
B) Unlike AID,AIH is used when the husband is sterile. 
C) Unlike AIH,AID cannot be used on animals. 
D) Unlike AIH,AID is used when the husband is sterile.

Question 11

Megan is pregnant and wants to know her expected delivery date.The date of the first day of her last menstrual period was February 10,2016.According to Nägele's rule,Megan can be expected to deliver her baby on

Accepted Answer

A) November 1,2016. 
B) November 1,2016 . 
C) November 10,2016. 
D) November 17,2016.

Question 12

Discuss the various assisted reproductive technologies (ART)that have been developed to aid the process of conception.

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Question 13

Which of the following is true of preterm births?

Accepted Answer

A) Teenage mothers are less prone to giving birth prematurely. 
B) Premature babies are typically overweight,if not obese. 
C) Poor health and nutrition can lead to preterm births. 
D) Preterm infants are immune to respiratory problems.

Question 14

Which of the following is recommended for a pregnant woman's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) The woman should lower her intake of iron during the first trimester. 
B) The woman should avoid calcium-rich food throughout her pregnancy. 
C) The woman should ensure that her diet contains sufficient folic acid. 
D) The woman should raise her intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks.

Question 15

The term _____ refers to an individual who has an absolute biological factor preventing conception.

Accepted Answer

A) eclampsia 
B) sterile 
C) celibacy 
D) preeclampsia

Question 16

Which of the following is true of oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxytocin is secreted by the thyroid gland. 
B) Oxytocin stimulates the breasts to eject milk. 
C) Oxytocin levels drop sharply in the weeks following delivery. 
D) Oxytocin inhibits the production of breast milk.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about in vitro fertilization (IVF)is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not recommended for couples who want twins or triplets. 
B) It can benefit women who cannot conceive because of blocked fallopian tubes. 
C) It precludes the possibility of freezing eggs that have been fertilized in vitro. 
D) It more likely to be successful if the mother has a body mass index (BMI)of over 30.

Question 18

The _____ of an embryo differentiates into the muscles,skeleton,connective tissues,and circulatory and reproductive systems.

Accepted Answer

A) mesoderm 
B) ectoderm 
C) endoderm 
D) periderm

Question 19

Which of the following is true of patterns identified from a review of 25 articles about fathers' experiences during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Early in the pregnancy fathers wanted to distance themselves from the unborn child. 
B) As pregnancy progresses,many fathers interact with the fetus by talking to them,and feeling and responding to their movement. 
C) Unlike first-time fathers,experienced fathers expressed no worry about the unborn child or their partners. 
D) Late in the pregnancy,many fathers express a decreased sense of maturity as they reflect on how they were reluctant to accept

Question 20

Which of the following is true of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) The risk of preeclampsia decreases as prepregnancy body mass index (BMI)increases. 
B) It is especially common among teenagers. 
C) It is more likely to occur in women who have been pregnant before. 
D) It poses no serious risk for the fetus or pregnant woman.

Exam 6: Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth