Exam 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices

The birth defect characterized by mental retardation and distinctive physical traits that occurs more frequently in babies born to older mothers is called fetal alcohol syndrome.

Jeff and Brenda are expecting their first child. Name and explain three prenatal tests or procedures Brenda may undergo to evaluate the fetus.

At her first prenatal visit, Sophia tells her doctor that she loves to drink wine. What advice about alcohol consumption during pregnancy will her doctor most likely give?

Explain why the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends breast-feeding?

Which sterilization procedure involves cutting the vas deferens and either tying off or cauterizing the ends?

Which of the following groups of women using oral contraceptives has the highest risk for stroke?

If a woman inserts the cervical cap and leaves it in place more than 48 hours, she increases her risk of

How does endometriosis decrease a woman's fertility?

The most common genetic abnormality that amniocentesis can identify is

The contraceptive patch offers protection against HIV and other STIs.

In induction abortion, chemicals are injected into the uterus and the fetus and placenta are expelled after 24-48 hours.

Which of the following birth control methods would be an appropriate choice for a couple whose religious beliefs prohibit them from using conventional forms of birth control?

Why is it so important for a pregnant woman to consume folic acid before and during early pregnancy?

Sperm can survive up to five days in the female reproductive tract.

Which of the following is the most common cause of female infertility in the United States?

Postpartum depression is the same as "baby blues" and is common in new mothers.

Sperm survive an average of 48-72 hours in the fallopian tubes.

The Implanon contraceptive implant provides protection from pregnancy and HIV.

Shannon gained 27 pounds during her pregnancy. Approximately how much of her gain represents the weight of a normal-birth-weight baby?

A significant benefit of using condoms is that they