Question 1

Explain the process of amniocentesis.

Accepted Answer

Amniotic fluid is withdrawn from the ute

Question 2

After ovulation, an oocyte remains viable in the female body for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  72 hours 
B)  30-48 hours 
C)  12-24 hours 
D)  6-10 hours 
A)  72 hours 
B)  30-48 hours 
C)  12-24 hours 
D)  6-10 hours

Question 3

Uterine contractions are stimulated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxin 
B)  oxytocin and prostaglandins 
C)  lochia and lanugo 
D)  allantois and human chorionic gonadotropin 
A)  relaxin 
B)  oxytocin and prostaglandins 
C)  lochia and lanugo 
D)  allantois and human chorionic gonadotropin

Question 4

While both miscarriage and stillbirth describe pregnancy loss, they differ according to when the loss occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Accepted Answer

Sudden infant death syndrome i

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a basic precaution for sexual relations during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  If there is bleeding, cease sexual activity and consult a physician. 
B)  Generally, during the third trimester, an orgasm is considered harmful and it should be avoided. 
C)  Pressure on the woman's abdomen during late pregnancy should be avoided. 
D)  If the woman has had a prior miscarriage, she should check with her health care practitioner before engaging in activities that could lead to orgasm. 
A)  If there is bleeding, cease sexual activity and consult a physician. 
B)  Generally, during the third trimester, an orgasm is considered harmful and it should be avoided. 
C)  Pressure on the woman's abdomen during late pregnancy should be avoided. 
D)  If the woman has had a prior miscarriage, she should check with her health care practitioner before engaging in activities that could lead to orgasm.

Question 7

After being rushed to the hospital, Charlene is told she has an ectopic pregnancy. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The conceptus has not properly implanted in the endometrium and partial shedding has occurred. 
B)  The fertilizing egg has implanted in the fallopian tube and is growing outside of the uterus. 
C)  The zygote has divided into two blastocysts resulting in the implantation of two embryos. 
D)  The placenta has developed beyond the walls of the uterus. 
A)  The conceptus has not properly implanted in the endometrium and partial shedding has occurred. 
B)  The fertilizing egg has implanted in the fallopian tube and is growing outside of the uterus. 
C)  The zygote has divided into two blastocysts resulting in the implantation of two embryos. 
D)  The placenta has developed beyond the walls of the uterus.

Question 8

Most sperm are viable in the female reproductive tract for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  72 hours 
B)  12-48 hours 
C)  6-12 hours 
D)  4 hours 
A)  72 hours 
B)  12-48 hours 
C)  6-12 hours 
D)  4 hours

Question 9

Births that take place prior to ________ weeks of gestation are considered to be preterm births.

Accepted Answer

A)  32 
B)  35 
C)  37 
D)  40 
A)  32 
B)  35 
C)  37 
D)  40

Question 10

The first sign that a pregnant woman may miscarry is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a painful swelling of the breasts 
B)  severe nausea 
C)  vaginal bleeding 
D)  a softening of the uterus just above the cervix 
A)  a painful swelling of the breasts 
B)  severe nausea 
C)  vaginal bleeding 
D)  a softening of the uterus just above the cervix

Question 11

Which of the following contributes to the occurrence of infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  uterine fibroids 
B)  obesity 
C)  excessive stress 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  uterine fibroids 
B)  obesity 
C)  excessive stress 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

In the context of the development of the conceptus, the ________ serves as a biochemical barrier, allowing dissolved substances to pass to the fetus but blocking some kinds of viruses and bacteria from passing into the fetal circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta 
B)  endometrium 
C)  umbilical cord 
D)  fallopian tube 
A)  placenta 
B)  endometrium 
C)  umbilical cord 
D)  fallopian tube

Question 13

The amniocentesis procedure tests for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the position of the fetus 
B)  fetal abnormalities 
C)  the stage of development of the fetus 
D)  multiple fetuses 
A)  the position of the fetus 
B)  fetal abnormalities 
C)  the stage of development of the fetus 
D)  multiple fetuses

Question 14

Lilly has decided to carry a pregnancy for her cousin Shiny whose ovaries and uterus were removed because of an infection. Lilly's egg is fertilized by Shiny's husband's sperm in a laboratory and the embryo is transferred to Lilly's uterus. In this case, Lilly is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gestational carrier 
B)  surrogate mother 
C)  foster mother 
D)  proxy mother 
A)  gestational carrier 
B)  surrogate mother 
C)  foster mother 
D)  proxy mother

Question 15

Which of the following is primarily used to determine fetal age, position of the fetus and placenta, and possible developmental problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  alpha-fetoprotein test 
D)  chorionic villus sampling 
A)  ultrasound 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  alpha-fetoprotein test 
D)  chorionic villus sampling

Question 16

The heart of an embryo starts to pump blood by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  second week of pregnancy 
B)  fifth week of pregnancy 
C)  fourth week of pregnancy 
D)  seventh week of pregnancy 
A)  second week of pregnancy 
B)  fifth week of pregnancy 
C)  fourth week of pregnancy 
D)  seventh week of pregnancy

Question 17

The ________ stage of labor is usually the longest.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 18

Describe how a couple's relationship is likely to undergo changes during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

It can be a stressful time, especially i

Question 19

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a type of sudden unexpected infant death whereby a child of less than 5 years of age dies in sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tina and her husband, Jeremy, plan to have a child. They decide to have sexual intercourse when Tina is ovulating. Also, she decides to use a pregnancy test that detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). In this scenario, when should Tina conduct the test to determine whether she is pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately after having intercourse 
B)  five days before her expected period 
C)  three days after having intercourse 
D)  approximately 1 week following a missed period 
A)  immediately after having intercourse 
B)  five days before her expected period 
C)  three days after having intercourse 
D)  approximately 1 week following a missed period

Explain the process of amniocentesis.

After ovulation, an oocyte remains viable in the female body for ________.

Uterine contractions are stimulated by ________.

While both miscarriage and stillbirth describe pregnancy loss, they differ according to when the loss occurs.

What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Which of the following is NOT a basic precaution for sexual relations during pregnancy?

After being rushed to the hospital, Charlene is told she has an ectopic pregnancy. What does this mean?

Most sperm are viable in the female reproductive tract for ________.

Births that take place prior to ________ weeks of gestation are considered to be preterm births.

The first sign that a pregnant woman may miscarry is ________.

Which of the following contributes to the occurrence of infertility in women?

In the context of the development of the conceptus, the ________ serves as a biochemical barrier, allowing dissolved substances to pass to the fetus but blocking some kinds of viruses and bacteria from passing into the fetal circulatory system.

The amniocentesis procedure tests for ________.

Lilly has decided to carry a pregnancy for her cousin Shiny whose ovaries and uterus were removed because of an infection. Lilly's egg is fertilized by Shiny's husband's sperm in a laboratory and the embryo is transferred to Lilly's uterus. In this case, Lilly is a ________.

Which of the following is primarily used to determine fetal age, position of the fetus and placenta, and possible developmental problems?

The heart of an embryo starts to pump blood by the ________.

The ________ stage of labor is usually the longest.

Describe how a couple's relationship is likely to undergo changes during pregnancy.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a type of sudden unexpected infant death whereby a child of less than 5 years of age dies in sleep.

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Exam 12: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Explain the process of amniocentesis.

After ovulation, an oocyte remains viable in the female body for ________.

Uterine contractions are stimulated by ________.

While both miscarriage and stillbirth describe pregnancy loss, they differ according to when the loss occurs.

What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Which of the following is NOT a basic precaution for sexual relations during pregnancy?

After being rushed to the hospital, Charlene is told she has an ectopic pregnancy. What does this mean?

Most sperm are viable in the female reproductive tract for ________.

Births that take place prior to ________ weeks of gestation are considered to be preterm births.

The first sign that a pregnant woman may miscarry is ________.

Which of the following contributes to the occurrence of infertility in women?

In the context of the development of the conceptus, the ________ serves as a biochemical barrier, allowing dissolved substances to pass to the fetus but blocking some kinds of viruses and bacteria from passing into the fetal circulatory system.

The amniocentesis procedure tests for ________.

Lilly has decided to carry a pregnancy for her cousin Shiny whose ovaries and uterus were removed because of an infection. Lilly's egg is fertilized by Shiny's husband's sperm in a laboratory and the embryo is transferred to Lilly's uterus. In this case, Lilly is a ________.

Which of the following is primarily used to determine fetal age, position of the fetus and placenta, and possible developmental problems?

The heart of an embryo starts to pump blood by the ________.

The ________ stage of labor is usually the longest.

Describe how a couple's relationship is likely to undergo changes during pregnancy.

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a type of sudden unexpected infant death whereby a child of less than 5 years of age dies in sleep.

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Hiv and Aids

Sexual Coercion: Harassment, Aggression, and Abuse

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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