Question 1

Which of the following is true of diethylstilbestrol (DES)?

Accepted Answer

A) It has been found to be beneficial to the fetus when taken regularly throughout a woman's pregnancy. 
B) It is currently an approved "morning-after" pill for women who have had unprotected intercourse. 
C) It has been shown to have little or no effect upon the developing fetus when taken in high doses. 
D) It has been shown to cause cancer of the vagina in girls whose mothers took the drug while pregnant. 
A) It has been found to be beneficial to the fetus when taken regularly throughout a woman's pregnancy. 
B) It is currently an approved "morning-after" pill for women who have had unprotected intercourse. 
C) It has been shown to have little or no effect upon the developing fetus when taken in high doses. 
D) It has been shown to cause cancer of the vagina in girls whose mothers took the drug while pregnant.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of ovulation for a woman maintaining a basal body temperature chart?

Accepted Answer

A) A sharp rise in body temperature the day after it occurs. 
B) A sharp fall in body temperature the day after it occurs. 
C) A fall in body temperature maintained all through the week of ovulation. 
D) A constant temperature maintained both on and after the day of ovulation. 
A) A sharp rise in body temperature the day after it occurs. 
B) A sharp fall in body temperature the day after it occurs. 
C) A fall in body temperature maintained all through the week of ovulation. 
D) A constant temperature maintained both on and after the day of ovulation.

Question 3

In her Lamaze class, Chloe was taught a technique which involved lightly stroking her abdomen with her fingertips in a circular motion.This technique is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) petrissage 
B) tapotement 
C) effleurage 
D) effacement 
A) petrissage 
B) tapotement 
C) effleurage 
D) effacement

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the couvade syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Women experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
B) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
C) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of prolactin prenatally. 
D) Women experiencing it tend to have low levels of prolactin prenatally. 
A) Women experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
B) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
C) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of prolactin prenatally. 
D) Women experiencing it tend to have low levels of prolactin prenatally.

Question 5

What does research tell us about the use of anesthetics during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

The use of anesthetics has been question

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the umbilical cord?

Accepted Answer

A) It is formed after embryonic development is completed. 
B) It is attached to the placenta and provides the fetus with nutrients. 
C) It connects the woman's navel with that of the fetus's. 
D) It differentiates into the digestive and respiratory system of the fetus. 
A) It is formed after embryonic development is completed. 
B) It is attached to the placenta and provides the fetus with nutrients. 
C) It connects the woman's navel with that of the fetus's. 
D) It differentiates into the digestive and respiratory system of the fetus.

Question 7

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. 
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 8

"Hostile mucus" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) an abnormally heavy menstrual flow. 
B) testicular mucus that reduces a man's sperm count. 
C) cervical mucus that blocks the passage of sperm. 
D) a stale substance secreted by Tyson's gland. 
A) an abnormally heavy menstrual flow. 
B) testicular mucus that reduces a man's sperm count. 
C) cervical mucus that blocks the passage of sperm. 
D) a stale substance secreted by Tyson's gland.

Question 9

Compare amniocentesis with chorionic villus sampling (CVS).

Accepted Answer

Two procedures that can help in detectin

Question 10

Which of the following is true of nutrition for a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A) Her intake of folic acid has no effect on the fetus. 
B) She should ensure that her calcium levels are low. 
C) She should ensure that her diet is rich in iron. 
D) Her diet should be free of magnesium. 
A) Her intake of folic acid has no effect on the fetus. 
B) She should ensure that her calcium levels are low. 
C) She should ensure that her diet is rich in iron. 
D) Her diet should be free of magnesium.

Question 11

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. 
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 12

In what way does AIH differ from 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. 
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 13

_____ refers to a woman's inability to conceive or a man's inability to impregnate a woman.

Accepted Answer

A) Eclampsia 
B) Pseudocyesis 
C) Infertility 
D) Edema 
A) Eclampsia 
B) Pseudocyesis 
C) Infertility 
D) Edema

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Hyaluronidase is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the newly-fertilized egg. 
B) a protective layer surrounding the egg. 
C) an enzyme secreted by sperm. 
D) the inner lining of the uterus. 
A) the newly-fertilized egg. 
B) a protective layer surrounding the egg. 
C) an enzyme secreted by sperm. 
D) the inner lining of the uterus.

Question 16

In cloning:

Accepted Answer

A) no sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is genetically identical to the donor. 
B) sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is genetically identical to the donor. 
C) sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is not genetically identical to either parent. 
D) no sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is not genetically identical to either parent. 
A) no sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is genetically identical to the donor. 
B) sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is genetically identical to the donor. 
C) sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is not genetically identical to either parent. 
D) no sperm is necessary and the resulting individual is not genetically identical to either parent.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an alkaline enzyme secreted by sperm. 
B) It protects the fetus from possible injury. 
C) It facilitates conception during ovulation. 
D) It holds the fetus rigidly in one place. 
A) It is an alkaline enzyme secreted by sperm. 
B) It protects the fetus from possible injury. 
C) It facilitates conception during ovulation. 
D) It holds the fetus rigidly in one place.

Question 18

Millie is in labor and at the hospital.According to her doctor, she is in the "transition phase".In this case, which of the following is likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A) Her placenta has been expelled from her body. 
B) Her contractions have not yet begun. 
C) Her contractions are 45 seconds to a minute apart. 
D) Her cervix has dilated from 8 to 10 centimeters. 
A) Her placenta has been expelled from her body. 
B) Her contractions have not yet begun. 
C) Her contractions are 45 seconds to a minute apart. 
D) Her cervix has dilated from 8 to 10 centimeters.

Question 19

_____ refers to elevated blood pressure accompanied by generalized edema and proteinuria in pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) Pseudocyesis 
B) Amniocentesis 
C) Postpartum psychosis 
D) Preeclampsia 
A) Pseudocyesis 
B) Amniocentesis 
C) Postpartum psychosis 
D) Preeclampsia

Question 20

Conception typically occurs in the outer third of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ovary 
B) fallopian tube 
C) vas deferens 
D) amniotic sac 
A) ovary 
B) fallopian tube 
C) vas deferens 
D) amniotic sac

Which of the following is true of diethylstilbestrol (DES)?

Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of ovulation for a woman maintaining a basal body temperature chart?

In her Lamaze class, Chloe was taught a technique which involved lightly stroking her abdomen with her fingertips in a circular motion.This technique is called _____.

Which of the following is true of the couvade syndrome?

What does research tell us about the use of anesthetics during childbirth?

Which of the following is true of the umbilical cord?

What function does amniotic fluid perform?

"Hostile mucus" refers to:

Compare amniocentesis with chorionic villus sampling (CVS).

Which of the following is true of nutrition for a pregnant woman?

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

In what way does AIH differ from AID?

_____ refers to a woman's inability to conceive or a man's inability to impregnate a woman.

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

Hyaluronidase is defined as:

In cloning:

Which of the following is true of amniotic fluid?

Millie is in labor and at the hospital.According to her doctor, she is in the "transition phase".In this case, which of the following is likely to be true?

_____ refers to elevated blood pressure accompanied by generalized edema and proteinuria in pregnant women.

Conception typically occurs in the outer third of the _____.

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Exam 6: Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Which of the following is true of diethylstilbestrol (DES)?

Which of the following is the most reliable indicator of ovulation for a woman maintaining a basal body temperature chart?

In her Lamaze class, Chloe was taught a technique which involved lightly stroking her abdomen with her fingertips in a circular motion.This technique is called _____.

Which of the following is true of the couvade syndrome?

What does research tell us about the use of anesthetics during childbirth?

Which of the following is true of the umbilical cord?

What function does amniotic fluid perform?

"Hostile mucus" refers to:

Compare amniocentesis with chorionic villus sampling (CVS).

Which of the following is true of nutrition for a pregnant woman?

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

In what way does AIH differ from AID?

_____ refers to a woman's inability to conceive or a man's inability to impregnate a woman.

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

Hyaluronidase is defined as:

In cloning:

Which of the following is true of amniotic fluid?

Millie is in labor and at the hospital.According to her doctor, she is in the "transition phase".In this case, which of the following is likely to be true?

_____ refers to elevated blood pressure accompanied by generalized edema and proteinuria in pregnant women.

Conception typically occurs in the outer third of the _____.

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Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

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Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

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Sex and the Law

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