Question 1

What percent of babies worldwide are born at home?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  10% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 2

There are medical procedures available that can be used for sex selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the most common chromosomal abnormality resulting in birth defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Cystic fibrosis 
C)  Spina bifida 
D)  Autism 
A)  Down syndrome 
B)  Cystic fibrosis 
C)  Spina bifida 
D)  Autism

Question 4

Typically, how many weeks into pregnancy can the fetal heartbeat first be heard with a stethoscope?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 weeks 
B)  4 to 5 weeks 
C)  9 to 10 weeks 
D)  14 to 15 weeks 
A)  2 to 3 weeks 
B)  4 to 5 weeks 
C)  9 to 10 weeks 
D)  14 to 15 weeks

Question 5

A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first trimester 
B)  The second trimester 
C)  About 8 weeks into the pregnancy 
D)  About 8 weeks left to go in the pregnancy 
A)  The first trimester 
B)  The second trimester 
C)  About 8 weeks into the pregnancy 
D)  About 8 weeks left to go in the pregnancy

Question 6

What is the name of the hormone that pregnancy tests detect to indicate pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Colostrum 
D)  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) 
A)  Estrogen 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Colostrum 
D)  Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Question 7

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage or abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  If she is not given the drug, she will not be able to breastfeed her baby or future children. 
B)  If she is not given the drug, it can be dangerous for future pregnancies and lead to fetal death. 
C)  If she is not given the drug within the first 12 hours of delivery, she is at risk for developing a serious bacterial infection that could result in death. 
D)  If she is not given the drug, she will likely become infertile. 
A)  If she is not given the drug, she will not be able to breastfeed her baby or future children. 
B)  If she is not given the drug, it can be dangerous for future pregnancies and lead to fetal death. 
C)  If she is not given the drug within the first 12 hours of delivery, she is at risk for developing a serious bacterial infection that could result in death. 
D)  If she is not given the drug, she will likely become infertile.

Question 8

Discuss the reasons women are delaying pregnancy more often these days. What are the risks of delayed pregnancy? Be sure to cite specific findings from your textbook.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the reasons women are delaying pregnancy...

Question 9

When a zygote implants outside of the uterus it is called an ectopic pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

At what point during the pregnancy do many women report an increased sex drive?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the first trimester 
B)  During the second trimester 
C)  During the third trimester 
D)  Most women report little interest in sex during the entire pregnancy. 
A)  During the first trimester 
B)  During the second trimester 
C)  During the third trimester 
D)  Most women report little interest in sex during the entire pregnancy.

Question 11

Identify four signs of pregnancy, and explain why they occur.

Accepted Answer

Four signs of pregnancy include missed p

Question 12

Data from 2009 showed that while the overall number of U.S. births declined, increases were found among what age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ages 15-19 
B)  Ages 20-24 
C)  Ages 25-29 
D)  Over 30 
A)  Ages 15-19 
B)  Ages 20-24 
C)  Ages 25-29 
D)  Over 30

Question 13

What is colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  The waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero 
B)  A thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery 
C)  A collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus and is expelled a few weeks before delivery 
D)  A buildup of neurotransmitters in the woman's body that help inhibit some of the physical pain during labor 
A)  The waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero 
B)  A thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery 
C)  A collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus and is expelled a few weeks before delivery 
D)  A buildup of neurotransmitters in the woman's body that help inhibit some of the physical pain during labor

Question 14

Exercise is not advised during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A still birth is also called a spontaneous abortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What percent of babies worldwide are born at home?

There are medical procedures available that can be used for sex selection.

What is the most common chromosomal abnormality resulting in birth defects?

Typically, how many weeks into pregnancy can the fetal heartbeat first be heard with a stethoscope?

A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?

What is the name of the hormone that pregnancy tests detect to indicate pregnancy?

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage or abortion?

Discuss the reasons women are delaying pregnancy more often these days. What are the risks of delayed pregnancy? Be sure to cite specific findings from your textbook.

When a zygote implants outside of the uterus it is called an ectopic pregnancy.

At what point during the pregnancy do many women report an increased sex drive?

Identify four signs of pregnancy, and explain why they occur.

Data from 2009 showed that while the overall number of U.S. births declined, increases were found among what age group?

What is colostrum?

Exercise is not advised during pregnancy.

A still birth is also called a spontaneous abortion.

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Exam 12: Pregnancy and Birth

What percent of babies worldwide are born at home?

There are medical procedures available that can be used for sex selection.

What is the most common chromosomal abnormality resulting in birth defects?

Typically, how many weeks into pregnancy can the fetal heartbeat first be heard with a stethoscope?

A pregnant woman begins to feel fetal movement, has more energy and less morning sickness. What stage of pregnancy is she in?

What is the name of the hormone that pregnancy tests detect to indicate pregnancy?

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage or abortion?

Discuss the reasons women are delaying pregnancy more often these days. What are the risks of delayed pregnancy? Be sure to cite specific findings from your textbook.

When a zygote implants outside of the uterus it is called an ectopic pregnancy.

At what point during the pregnancy do many women report an increased sex drive?

Identify four signs of pregnancy, and explain why they occur.

Data from 2009 showed that while the overall number of U.S. births declined, increases were found among what age group?

What is colostrum?

Exercise is not advised during pregnancy.

A still birth is also called a spontaneous abortion.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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