Question 1

Just prior to ovulation, basal body temperature

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A) rises slightly and remains higher for three to four days. 
B) rises slightly then dips and remains slightly lower until menstruation. 
C) dips slightly and remains lower until menstruation ends. 
D) dips slightly then rises and remains elevated until menstruation. 
A) rises slightly and remains higher for three to four days. 
B) rises slightly then dips and remains slightly lower until menstruation. 
C) dips slightly and remains lower until menstruation ends. 
D) dips slightly then rises and remains elevated until menstruation.

Question 2

In RH incompatibility

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A) fetal antibodies attack the mother's red blood cells. 
B) the father's antibodies attack the mother's red blood cells. 
C) the mother's antibodies attack the fetus's red blood cells. 
D) the fetus's red blood cells attack the mother's antibodies. 
A) fetal antibodies attack the mother's red blood cells. 
B) the father's antibodies attack the mother's red blood cells. 
C) the mother's antibodies attack the fetus's red blood cells. 
D) the fetus's red blood cells attack the mother's antibodies.

Question 3

How many women are estimated to be infertile because they fail to ovulate?

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A) 1% 
B) 2% to 3% 
C) 5% to 8% 
D) 10% to 15% 
A) 1% 
B) 2% to 3% 
C) 5% to 8% 
D) 10% to 15%

Question 4

What two hormones play an important role in ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A) LH and TH 
B) TH and PUT 
C) FSH and TH 
D) FSH and LH 
A) LH and TH 
B) TH and PUT 
C) FSH and TH 
D) FSH and LH

Question 5

During the third stage of labor, the

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A) placenta is expelled. 
B) baby moves down the birth canal. 
C) baby is born. 
D) cervix fully dilates. 
A) placenta is expelled. 
B) baby moves down the birth canal. 
C) baby is born. 
D) cervix fully dilates.

Question 6

If the newspaper says a newborn was a "test tube baby," it means that

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A) it was conceived with artificial sperm and artificial eggs. 
B) its total development took place in a test tube in a lab. 
C) it was carried to term by a surrogate mother. 
D) it was conceived outside the mother's body. 
A) it was conceived with artificial sperm and artificial eggs. 
B) its total development took place in a test tube in a lab. 
C) it was carried to term by a surrogate mother. 
D) it was conceived outside the mother's body.

Question 7

Elaine is age 37. Four months into her pregnancy, Elaine obtains ________ in order to check for the presence of chromosomal abnormalities.

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A) an X-ray screening 
B) amniocentesis 
C) an ultrasound 
D) a spinal tap 
A) an X-ray screening 
B) amniocentesis 
C) an ultrasound 
D) a spinal tap

Question 8

A cephalic presentation means the baby's

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A) feet are down. 
B) head is down. 
C) buttocks are down. 
D) left or right shoulder is down. 
A) feet are down. 
B) head is down. 
C) buttocks are down. 
D) left or right shoulder is down.

Question 9

Describe the process involved in an intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Accepted Answer

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Question 10

Transition ends which stage of childbirth?

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A) First 
B) Second 
C) Third 
D) Fourth 
A) First 
B) Second 
C) Third 
D) Fourth

Question 11

Blood flow in the placenta

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A) freely travels between mother and embryo as part of one circulatory system. 
B) is blocked, keeping the embryo isolated from the mother's body. 
C) is a potential cause of miscarriage. 
D) allows certain substances to pass through the placenta, even though mother and embryo's circulatory systems do not mix. 
A) freely travels between mother and embryo as part of one circulatory system. 
B) is blocked, keeping the embryo isolated from the mother's body. 
C) is a potential cause of miscarriage. 
D) allows certain substances to pass through the placenta, even though mother and embryo's circulatory systems do not mix.

Question 12

What percent of newborns in the United States in 2012 were delivered by C-section?

Accepted Answer

A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 33% 
D) 50% 
A) 1% 
B) 10% 
C) 33% 
D) 50%

Question 13

A normal male will average between 4,000 and 6,000 sperm cells in a single ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Prior to birthing, a surgical incision known as an episiotomy may be made in a woman's

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A) vagina. 
B) perineum. 
C) cervix. 
D) abdomen. 
A) vagina. 
B) perineum. 
C) cervix. 
D) abdomen.

Question 15

How long does it take a zygote to reach the uterus?

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A) 24 hours 
B) 3 to 4 days 
C) 7 to 8 days 
D) 14 to 15 days 
A) 24 hours 
B) 3 to 4 days 
C) 7 to 8 days 
D) 14 to 15 days

Question 16

Surrogate motherhood presents ethical and legal dilemmas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Postpartum depression is

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A) a normal part of experiencing pregnancy that most women will go through. 
B) a period of mild sadness and emotional turmoil that may or may not turn into a mental health problem. 
C) a period of sadness and worthlessness experienced by some mothers that may linger for months and is considered to be a serious mood disorder. 
D) an excuse to get extra pampering after going through the rigors and stresses of pregnancy. 
A) a normal part of experiencing pregnancy that most women will go through. 
B) a period of mild sadness and emotional turmoil that may or may not turn into a mental health problem. 
C) a period of sadness and worthlessness experienced by some mothers that may linger for months and is considered to be a serious mood disorder. 
D) an excuse to get extra pampering after going through the rigors and stresses of pregnancy.

Question 18

Pregnant women can only have two alcoholic beverages a day without harming their babies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most likely reason for a woman to have a miscarriage is

Accepted Answer

A) poor prenatal care. 
B) maternal alcoholism. 
C) too much exercise. 
D) serious genetic abnormities in the fetus. 
A) poor prenatal care. 
B) maternal alcoholism. 
C) too much exercise. 
D) serious genetic abnormities in the fetus.

Question 20

John and his wife are trying to conceive. John knows that his sperm count is slightly low. Which recommendation should John follow for the best chance of conception?

Accepted Answer

A) John and his wife should have intercourse every day for the entire week. 
B) John and his wife should have intercourse twice a day for the entire week. 
C) John and his wife should engage in intercourse every 72 hours, and John should masturbate every day to increase his sperm count. 
D) John and his wife should have intercourse every 48 hours. 
A) John and his wife should have intercourse every day for the entire week. 
B) John and his wife should have intercourse twice a day for the entire week. 
C) John and his wife should engage in intercourse every 72 hours, and John should masturbate every day to increase his sperm count. 
D) John and his wife should have intercourse every 48 hours.

Just prior to ovulation, basal body temperature

In RH incompatibility

How many women are estimated to be infertile because they fail to ovulate?

What two hormones play an important role in ovulation?

During the third stage of labor, the

If the newspaper says a newborn was a "test tube baby," it means that

Elaine is age 37. Four months into her pregnancy, Elaine obtains ________ in order to check for the presence of chromosomal abnormalities.

A cephalic presentation means the baby's

Describe the process involved in an intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Transition ends which stage of childbirth?

Blood flow in the placenta

What percent of newborns in the United States in 2012 were delivered by C-section?

A normal male will average between 4,000 and 6,000 sperm cells in a single ejaculation.

Prior to birthing, a surgical incision known as an episiotomy may be made in a woman's

How long does it take a zygote to reach the uterus?

Surrogate motherhood presents ethical and legal dilemmas.

Postpartum depression is

Pregnant women can only have two alcoholic beverages a day without harming their babies.

The most likely reason for a woman to have a miscarriage is

John and his wife are trying to conceive. John knows that his sperm count is slightly low. Which recommendation should John follow for the best chance of conception?

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Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

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Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

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Exam 11: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Just prior to ovulation, basal body temperature

In RH incompatibility

How many women are estimated to be infertile because they fail to ovulate?

What two hormones play an important role in ovulation?

During the third stage of labor, the

If the newspaper says a newborn was a "test tube baby," it means that

Elaine is age 37. Four months into her pregnancy, Elaine obtains ________ in order to check for the presence of chromosomal abnormalities.

A cephalic presentation means the baby's

Describe the process involved in an intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Transition ends which stage of childbirth?

Blood flow in the placenta

What percent of newborns in the United States in 2012 were delivered by C-section?

A normal male will average between 4,000 and 6,000 sperm cells in a single ejaculation.

Prior to birthing, a surgical incision known as an episiotomy may be made in a woman's

How long does it take a zygote to reach the uterus?

Surrogate motherhood presents ethical and legal dilemmas.

Postpartum depression is

Pregnant women can only have two alcoholic beverages a day without harming their babies.

The most likely reason for a woman to have a miscarriage is

John and his wife are trying to conceive. John knows that his sperm count is slightly low. Which recommendation should John follow for the best chance of conception?

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Relationships and Communication

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

Filters