Question 1

Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miscarriage 
B)  Low birth weight 
C)  Prematurity 
D)  Abnormal facial development 
A)  Miscarriage 
B)  Low birth weight 
C)  Prematurity 
D)  Abnormal facial development D

Question 2

Choose any two types of assisted reproduction; explain each and describe when they would be most helpful to an infertile couple or for gay and lesbian couples.

Accepted Answer

Two types of assisted reproduction are in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI).

In vitro fertilization (IVF) involves the fertilization of an egg with sperm outside the body, in a laboratory setting. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the uterus. IVF can be helpful for infertile couples who have issues with egg or sperm quality, blocked fallopian tubes, or unexplained infertility. It can also be beneficial for gay and lesbian couples who require the use of donor eggs, donor sperm, or a gestational carrier to achieve pregnancy.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves the placement of washed and concentrated sperm directly into the uterus, near the time of ovulation. This can be helpful for couples with mild male factor infertility, unexplained infertility, or cervical factor infertility. IUI can also be a good option for lesbian couples who want to use donor sperm to achieve pregnancy.

Both IVF and IUI can provide options for couples struggling with infertility, as well as for gay and lesbian couples who want to start a family. These assisted reproduction techniques offer hope and the possibility of achieving a successful pregnancy for those who may have difficulty conceiving through natural means.

Question 3

What statement regarding oral sex during pregnancy is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral sex should be avoided during pregnancy. 
B)  Oral sex is fine, although air should never be blown into the vagina of a pregnant woman. 
C)  Oral sex is fine for women under the age of 30. 
D)  Oral sex is fine for all ages and there are no risks associated with it. 
A)  Oral sex should be avoided during pregnancy. 
B)  Oral sex is fine, although air should never be blown into the vagina of a pregnant woman. 
C)  Oral sex is fine for women under the age of 30. 
D)  Oral sex is fine for all ages and there are no risks associated with it. B

Question 4

Ryan and Paul are a gay couple who would like to have a babywith a biological connection to them. Which method is their doctor likely to recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oocyte donation 
B)  Intracellular sperm injections 
C)  Invitro fertilization 
D)  Surrogate parenting 
A)  Oocyte donation 
B)  Intracellular sperm injections 
C)  Invitro fertilization 
D)  Surrogate parenting

Question 5

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 6

All of the following statements regarding exercise during pregnancy are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise during pregnancy can result in shorter labor. 
B)  Exercise during pregnancy should not exceed pre‐pregnancy exercise levels. 
C)  Aquatic exercise is not recommended for pregnant women. 
D)  Sports such as scuba diving and horseback riding should be avoided during pregnancy. 
A)  Exercise during pregnancy can result in shorter labor. 
B)  Exercise during pregnancy should not exceed pre‐pregnancy exercise levels. 
C)  Aquatic exercise is not recommended for pregnant women. 
D)  Sports such as scuba diving and horseback riding should be avoided during pregnancy.

Question 7

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continued breastfeeding for a minimum of one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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Question 9

When a couple is experiencing fertility problems, most often the problems can be traced back to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Problems associated with just one of the partners. 
B)  A combined problem between both partners. 
C)  Unknown causes. 
D)  Psychological causes in the female partner. 
A)  Problems associated with just one of the partners. 
B)  A combined problem between both partners. 
C)  Unknown causes. 
D)  Psychological causes in the female partner.

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

What percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  2‐5% 
B)  5‐10% 
C)  15‐20% 
D)  25‐30% 
A)  2‐5% 
B)  5‐10% 
C)  15‐20% 
D)  25‐30%

Question 12

Identify the three stages of birth and explain what happens at each stage. Generally, how long does each stage last?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ectopic pregnancy 
B)  Excessive loss of blood due to miscarriage 
C)  Bacterial blood infections transferred through the placenta 
D)  Uncontrollable morning sickness 
A)  Ectopic pregnancy 
B)  Excessive loss of blood due to miscarriage 
C)  Bacterial blood infections transferred through the placenta 
D)  Uncontrollable morning sickness

Question 14

What percent of babies are born on their due date?

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  22% 
C)  50% 
D)  73% 
A)  4% 
B)  22% 
C)  50% 
D)  73%

Question 15

If you were developing a handout to encourage healthy pregnancies, what are 4 suggestions you would include? Back up each suggestion with a research finding to support it.

Accepted Answer

1. Encourage regular prenatal check-ups:

Question 16

Current research found a connection between _______ and an increased risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of some antidepressants 
B)  Father's age at time of conception 
C)  Both of these 
D)  Neither of these 
A)  Use of some antidepressants 
B)  Father's age at time of conception 
C)  Both of these 
D)  Neither of these

Question 17

What is the first organ system to function in the embryo?

Accepted Answer

A)  The digestive system 
B)  The nervous system 
C)  The circulatory system 
D)  The urinary system 
A)  The digestive system 
B)  The nervous system 
C)  The circulatory system 
D)  The urinary system

Question 18

Which statement best corresponds to data in your text related to fertility rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 2012, the number of registered births showed a 10% increase from previous years. 
B)  Teen pregnancy continued to be on the rise according to data from 2012. 
C)  The largest increase in birth rates was among women in the 30-44 year age group. 
D)  All of these were true. 
A)  In 2012, the number of registered births showed a 10% increase from previous years. 
B)  Teen pregnancy continued to be on the rise according to data from 2012. 
C)  The largest increase in birth rates was among women in the 30-44 year age group. 
D)  All of these were true.

Question 19

What is one of the reasons the number of ectopic pregnancies has been increasing in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  More females are using assisted reproductive technologies to become pregnant. 
B)  The level of quality nutrition available in the U.S. has declined. 
C)  There has been an increase in pelvic inflammatory disease caused by chlamydia infections. 
D)  The birth rate among teens and unmarried women has been increasing and these groups are less likely to receive prenatal care. 
A)  More females are using assisted reproductive technologies to become pregnant. 
B)  The level of quality nutrition available in the U.S. has declined. 
C)  There has been an increase in pelvic inflammatory disease caused by chlamydia infections. 
D)  The birth rate among teens and unmarried women has been increasing and these groups are less likely to receive prenatal care.

Question 20

What is the name for the intermittent, relatively painless contractions of the uterus after the third month of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apgar contractions 
B)  Dilation contractions 
C)  Naegeles contractions 
D)  Braxton‐Hicks contractions 
A)  Apgar contractions 
B)  Dilation contractions 
C)  Naegeles contractions 
D)  Braxton‐Hicks contractions

Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?

Choose any two types of assisted reproduction; explain each and describe when they would be most helpful to an infertile couple or for gay and lesbian couples.

What statement regarding oral sex during pregnancy is TRUE?

Ryan and Paul are a gay couple who would like to have a babywith a biological connection to them. Which method is their doctor likely to recommend?

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

All of the following statements regarding exercise during pregnancy are true EXCEPT:

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continued breastfeeding for a minimum of one year.

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 couple is experiencing fertility problems, most often the problems can be traced back to:

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

What percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage?

Identify the three stages of birth and explain what happens at each stage. Generally, how long does each stage last?

What is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester?

What percent of babies are born on their due date?

If you were developing a handout to encourage healthy pregnancies, what are 4 suggestions you would include? Back up each suggestion with a research finding to support it.

Current research found a connection between _______ and an increased risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder.

What is the first organ system to function in the embryo?

Which statement best corresponds to data in your text related to fertility rates?

What is one of the reasons the number of ectopic pregnancies has been increasing in the U.S.?

What is the name for the intermittent, relatively painless contractions of the uterus after the third month of pregnancy?

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Exam 12: Pregnancy and Birth

Which of the following has NOT been linked to cigarette use during pregnancy?

Choose any two types of assisted reproduction; explain each and describe when they would be most helpful to an infertile couple or for gay and lesbian couples.

What statement regarding oral sex during pregnancy is TRUE?

Ryan and Paul are a gay couple who would like to have a babywith a biological connection to them. Which method is their doctor likely to recommend?

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

All of the following statements regarding exercise during pregnancy are true EXCEPT:

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continued breastfeeding for a minimum of one year.

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 couple is experiencing fertility problems, most often the problems can be traced back to:

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

What percent of all diagnosed pregnancies end in miscarriage?

Identify the three stages of birth and explain what happens at each stage. Generally, how long does each stage last?

What is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester?

What percent of babies are born on their due date?

If you were developing a handout to encourage healthy pregnancies, what are 4 suggestions you would include? Back up each suggestion with a research finding to support it.

Current research found a connection between _______ and an increased risk of having a child with an autism spectrum disorder.

What is the first organ system to function in the embryo?

Which statement best corresponds to data in your text related to fertility rates?

What is one of the reasons the number of ectopic pregnancies has been increasing in the U.S.?

What is the name for the intermittent, relatively painless contractions of the uterus after the third month of pregnancy?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and 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 Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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