Question 1

The cervical mucus method of contraception requires

Accepted Answer

A) intercourse to never take place during a woman's period. 
B) regular douching to keep the mucus damp. 
C) intercourse always take place with the woman-above position. 
D) intercourse be avoided until three days after peak levels of clear mucus. 
A) intercourse to never take place during a woman's period. 
B) regular douching to keep the mucus damp. 
C) intercourse always take place with the woman-above position. 
D) intercourse be avoided until three days after peak levels of clear mucus. D

Question 2

Which is a healthy side effect from birth-control pills?

Accepted Answer

A) They reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B) They help regularize menstrual cycles. 
C) They reduce menstrual cramping and premenstrual discomfort. 
D) All of the above 
A) They reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease. 
B) They help regularize menstrual cycles. 
C) They reduce menstrual cramping and premenstrual discomfort. 
D) All of the above D

Question 3

A type of birth control called Lunelle is

Accepted Answer

A) an injection. 
B) an IUD. 
C) a vaginal ring. 
D) a pill placed directly in the vagina. 
A) an injection. 
B) an IUD. 
C) a vaginal ring. 
D) a pill placed directly in the vagina. C

Question 4

Besides thickening the cervical mucus, the minipill also

Accepted Answer

A) makes the fallopian tubes too acidic for an egg. 
B) suppresses ovulation. 
C) renders the inner lining of the uterus less receptive to a fertilized egg. 
D) increases progesterone levels. 
A) makes the fallopian tubes too acidic for an egg. 
B) suppresses ovulation. 
C) renders the inner lining of the uterus less receptive to a fertilized egg. 
D) increases progesterone levels.

Question 5

IUDs have been used by humans since early Greek times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A condom should only be removed after an erection has subsided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Today, the condom is making a comeback as a contraceptive device largely because

Accepted Answer

A) of concerns about the side effects of the pill. 
B) of concerns about the high failure rates in other barrier methods. 
C) it protects from STIs and HIV. 
D) of large-scale advertising efforts. 
A) of concerns about the side effects of the pill. 
B) of concerns about the high failure rates in other barrier methods. 
C) it protects from STIs and HIV. 
D) of large-scale advertising efforts.

Question 8

The best way for a woman to use the "morning-after pill" is to take it immediately when her period is late.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which method of abortion is commonly referred to as "partial-birth abortion"?

Accepted Answer

A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Hysterotomy 
C) Dilation and evacuation 
D) Dilation and curettage 
A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Hysterotomy 
C) Dilation and evacuation 
D) Dilation and curettage

Question 10

In terms of statistics, which of the following women is most likely to have an abortion in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) A 20-year-old European American single mother 
B) A 38-year-old European American mother 
C) A 28-year-old married African American 
D) An 18-year-old single Hispanic American 
A) A 20-year-old European American single mother 
B) A 38-year-old European American mother 
C) A 28-year-old married African American 
D) An 18-year-old single Hispanic American

Question 11

What is the most popular female sterilization method in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) PBC scope 
B) Laparoscopy 
C) Tubal ligation 
D) Vasectomy 
A) PBC scope 
B) Laparoscopy 
C) Tubal ligation 
D) Vasectomy

Question 12

The term condom was not used to describe penile sheaths until

Accepted Answer

A) paternity was tied to coitus. 
B) the late 18th century. 
C) the 13th century. 
D) the early 20th century. 
A) paternity was tied to coitus. 
B) the late 18th century. 
C) the 13th century. 
D) the early 20th century.

Question 13

In a cervical mucus check, ovulation is indicated by

Accepted Answer

A) slippery, clear mucus. 
B) thick, white mucus. 
C) thick, yellow mucus. 
D) slippery, white mucus. 
A) slippery, clear mucus. 
B) thick, white mucus. 
C) thick, yellow mucus. 
D) slippery, white mucus.

Question 14

Which of the following has been suggested as a possible way that an IUD prevents pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) By irritating the uterine lining 
B) By attracting sperm so that they do not enter the fallopian tubes 
C) By creating a physical barrier to the implantation of a fertilized ovum 
D) All of the above have been suggested as possible ways IUDs work. 
A) By irritating the uterine lining 
B) By attracting sperm so that they do not enter the fallopian tubes 
C) By creating a physical barrier to the implantation of a fertilized ovum 
D) All of the above have been suggested as possible ways IUDs work.

Question 15

Withdrawal prior to ejaculation provides no protection from sexually transmitted infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Vasectomies are never reversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Approximately 90% of abortions are performed in the first trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With combination pills, estrogen can increase a woman's weight by causing

Accepted Answer

A) fluid retention. 
B) an increase in appetite. 
C) the development of more muscle mass. 
D) an increased need for sleep. 
A) fluid retention. 
B) an increase in appetite. 
C) the development of more muscle mass. 
D) an increased need for sleep.

Question 19

As a method of abortion, vacuum aspiration can be performed

Accepted Answer

A) during the first and second trimesters. 
B) during all three trimesters. 
C) during the first trimester only. 
D) during the second trimester only. 
A) during the first and second trimesters. 
B) during all three trimesters. 
C) during the first trimester only. 
D) during the second trimester only.

Question 20

The best method to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections is

Accepted Answer

A) a diaphragm. 
B) abstinence. 
C) birth-control pills. 
D) a cervical cap. 
A) a diaphragm. 
B) abstinence. 
C) birth-control pills. 
D) a cervical cap.

The cervical mucus method of contraception requires

Which is a healthy side effect from birth-control pills?

A type of birth control called Lunelle is

Besides thickening the cervical mucus, the minipill also

IUDs have been used by humans since early Greek times.

A condom should only be removed after an erection has subsided.

Today, the condom is making a comeback as a contraceptive device largely because

The best way for a woman to use the "morning-after pill" is to take it immediately when her period is late.

Which method of abortion is commonly referred to as "partial-birth abortion"?

In terms of statistics, which of the following women is most likely to have an abortion in the United States?

What is the most popular female sterilization method in the United States?

The term condom was not used to describe penile sheaths until

In a cervical mucus check, ovulation is indicated by

Which of the following has been suggested as a possible way that an IUD prevents pregnancy?

Withdrawal prior to ejaculation provides no protection from sexually transmitted infections.

Vasectomies are never reversible.

Approximately 90% of abortions are performed in the first trimester.

With combination pills, estrogen can increase a woman's weight by causing

As a method of abortion, vacuum aspiration can be performed

The best method to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections is

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Exam 12: Contraception and Abortion

The cervical mucus method of contraception requires

Which is a healthy side effect from birth-control pills?

A type of birth control called Lunelle is

Besides thickening the cervical mucus, the minipill also

IUDs have been used by humans since early Greek times.

A condom should only be removed after an erection has subsided.

Today, the condom is making a comeback as a contraceptive device largely because

The best way for a woman to use the "morning-after pill" is to take it immediately when her period is late.

Which method of abortion is commonly referred to as "partial-birth abortion"?

In terms of statistics, which of the following women is most likely to have an abortion in the United States?

What is the most popular female sterilization method in the United States?

The term condom was not used to describe penile sheaths until

In a cervical mucus check, ovulation is indicated by

Which of the following has been suggested as a possible way that an IUD prevents pregnancy?

Withdrawal prior to ejaculation provides no protection from sexually transmitted infections.

Vasectomies are never reversible.

Approximately 90% of abortions are performed in the first trimester.

With combination pills, estrogen can increase a woman's weight by causing

As a method of abortion, vacuum aspiration can be performed

The best method to prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections is

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

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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