Question 1

Which of the following describes an ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) They are thought to be caused by the increased use of contraceptives like intrauterine device (IU
D) . 
B) They have been found to occur only in the abdominal cavities of women. 
C) Their incidence was shown to have declined by 600% from the year 1980 to 2004. 
D) They account for the majority of pregnancies that occur in the United States. 
A) They are thought to be caused by the increased use of contraceptives like intrauterine device (IU
D) . 
B) They have been found to occur only in the abdominal cavities of women. 
C) Their incidence was shown to have declined by 600% from the year 1980 to 2004. 
D) They account for the majority of pregnancies that occur in the United States.

Question 2

The term _____ refers to an individual who has an absolute biological factor preventing conception.

Accepted Answer

A) eclampsia 
B) sterile 
C) celibacy 
D) preeclampsia 
A) eclampsia 
B) sterile 
C) celibacy 
D) preeclampsia

Question 3

Which statement describes the hyaluronidase?

Accepted Answer

A) The newly-fertilized egg. 
B) A protective layer surrounding the egg. 
C) An enzyme secreted by sperm. 
D) The inner lining of the uterus. 
A) The newly-fertilized egg. 
B) A protective layer surrounding the egg. 
C) An enzyme secreted by sperm. 
D) The inner lining of the uterus.

Question 4

How long does the Public Health Agency of Canada recommend that babies be fed breast milk exclusively?

Accepted Answer

A) First three months. 
B) First six months. 
C) First nine months. 
D) First 12 months. 
A) First three months. 
B) First six months. 
C) First nine months. 
D) First 12 months.

Question 5

A woman may continue to experience some cyclic bleeding or spotting during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is an ectopic pregnancy? How do most ectopic pregnancies end?

Accepted Answer

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fer

Question 7

The egg is surrounded by a thin,gelatinous layer called the _____ which,when dissolved,allows the sperm to penetrate the egg.

Accepted Answer

A) epidermis 
B) acrosome 
C) zona pellucida 
D) hyaluronidase 
A) epidermis 
B) acrosome 
C) zona pellucida 
D) hyaluronidase

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of preterm births?

Accepted Answer

A) Teenage mothers are less prone to giving birth prematurely. 
B) Premature babies are typically overweight,if not obese. 
C) Poor health and nutrition can lead to preterm births. 
D) Preterm infants are immune to respiratory problems. 
A) Teenage mothers are less prone to giving birth prematurely. 
B) Premature babies are typically overweight,if not obese. 
C) Poor health and nutrition can lead to preterm births. 
D) Preterm infants are immune to respiratory problems.

Question 9

Nägele's rule is used to determine:

Accepted Answer

A) whether a pregnancy is normal or ectopic. 
B) whether the cervix has dilated sufficiently. 
C) a woman's expected date of delivery. 
D) the bodyweight of the fetus. 
A) whether a pregnancy is normal or ectopic. 
B) whether the cervix has dilated sufficiently. 
C) a woman's expected date of delivery. 
D) the bodyweight of the fetus.

Question 10

In what way do zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)differ?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike GIFT,ZIFT involves fertilizing the egg before introducing it into the fallopian tube. 
B) Unlike ZIFT,GIFT involves fertilizing the egg before introducing it into the fallopian tube. 
C) Unlike ZIFT,GIFT involves transferring an embryo from one woman's uterus to another's. 
D) Unlike GIFT,ZIFT involves replicating the DNA of a donor to create a new human being. 
A) Unlike GIFT,ZIFT involves fertilizing the egg before introducing it into the fallopian tube. 
B) Unlike ZIFT,GIFT involves fertilizing the egg before introducing it into the fallopian tube. 
C) Unlike ZIFT,GIFT involves transferring an embryo from one woman's uterus to another's. 
D) Unlike GIFT,ZIFT involves replicating the DNA of a donor to create a new human being.

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE of a pregnant woman's folic acid intake?

Accepted Answer

A) The presence of folic acid in a woman's diet has no effect on her fetus. 
B) Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include fatigue and anemia. 
C) Folic acid impedes growth in the developing fetus. 
D) She should ensure that her intake of folic acid is low. 
A) The presence of folic acid in a woman's diet has no effect on her fetus. 
B) Symptoms of folic acid deficiency include fatigue and anemia. 
C) Folic acid impedes growth in the developing fetus. 
D) She should ensure that her intake of folic acid is low.

Question 12

In her Lamaze class,Chloe was taught a technique which involved lightly stroking her abdomen with her fingertips in a circular motion.This technique is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) petrissage 
B) tapotement 
C) effleurage 
D) effacement 
A) petrissage 
B) tapotement 
C) effleurage 
D) effacement

Question 13

The energy used by sperm to move up the fallopian tube is stored in the _____ of the sperm's midpiece.

Accepted Answer

A) cilia 
B) mitochondria 
C) follicles 
D) epidermis 
A) cilia 
B) mitochondria 
C) follicles 
D) epidermis

Question 14

Most spontaneous abortions occur because of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) defective fetuses 
B) psychological trauma 
C) pseudocyesis 
D) chronic infertility 
A) defective fetuses 
B) psychological trauma 
C) pseudocyesis 
D) chronic infertility

Question 15

A hormonal condition in males that causes them to mimic the symptoms of pregnancy in females is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) pseudocyesis 
B) couvade syndrome 
C) false pregnancy 
D) paternity pains 
A) pseudocyesis 
B) couvade syndrome 
C) false pregnancy 
D) paternity pains

Question 16

Trudy is halfway through her pregnancy and has noticed that her nipples have begun to secrete a thin amber fluid.What is this fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) amnion 
B) hyaluronidase 
C) colostrum 
D) chorion 
A) amnion 
B) hyaluronidase 
C) colostrum 
D) chorion

Question 17

Which of the following describes the couvade syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Women experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
B) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
C) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of prolactin prenatally. 
D) Women experiencing it tend to have low levels of prolactin prenatally. 
A) Women experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
B) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of testosterone postnatally. 
C) Men experiencing it tend to have high levels of prolactin prenatally. 
D) Women experiencing it tend to have low levels of prolactin prenatally.

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE of nutrition for a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A) Her intake of folic acid has no effect on the fetus. 
B) She should ensure that her calcium levels are low. 
C) She should ensure that her diet is rich in iron. 
D) Her diet should be free of magnesium. 
A) Her intake of folic acid has no effect on the fetus. 
B) She should ensure that her calcium levels are low. 
C) She should ensure that her diet is rich in iron. 
D) Her diet should be free of magnesium.

Which of the following describes an ectopic pregnancy?

The term _____ refers to an individual who has an absolute biological factor preventing conception.

Which statement describes the hyaluronidase?

How long does the Public Health Agency of Canada recommend that babies be fed breast milk exclusively?

A woman may continue to experience some cyclic bleeding or spotting during pregnancy.

What is an ectopic pregnancy? How do most ectopic pregnancies end?

The egg is surrounded by a thin,gelatinous layer called the _____ which,when dissolved,allows the sperm to penetrate the egg.

Which of the following is TRUE of preterm births?

Nägele's rule is used to determine:

In what way do zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)differ?

Which of the following is TRUE of a pregnant woman's folic acid intake?

In her Lamaze class,Chloe was taught a technique which involved lightly stroking her abdomen with her fingertips in a circular motion.This technique is called _____.

The energy used by sperm to move up the fallopian tube is stored in the _____ of the sperm's midpiece.

Most spontaneous abortions occur because of _____.

A hormonal condition in males that causes them to mimic the symptoms of pregnancy in females is referred to as _____.

Trudy is halfway through her pregnancy and has noticed that her nipples have begun to secrete a thin amber fluid.What is this fluid?

Which of the following describes the couvade syndrome?

Which of the following is TRUE of nutrition for a pregnant woman?

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Exam 6: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Which of the following describes an ectopic pregnancy?

The term _____ refers to an individual who has an absolute biological factor preventing conception.

Which statement describes the hyaluronidase?

How long does the Public Health Agency of Canada recommend that babies be fed breast milk exclusively?

A woman may continue to experience some cyclic bleeding or spotting during pregnancy.

What is an ectopic pregnancy? How do most ectopic pregnancies end?

The egg is surrounded by a thin,gelatinous layer called the _____ which,when dissolved,allows the sperm to penetrate the egg.

Which of the following is TRUE of preterm births?

Nägele's rule is used to determine:

In what way do zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)differ?

Which of the following is TRUE of a pregnant woman's folic acid intake?

In her Lamaze class,Chloe was taught a technique which involved lightly stroking her abdomen with her fingertips in a circular motion.This technique is called _____.

The energy used by sperm to move up the fallopian tube is stored in the _____ of the sperm's midpiece.

Most spontaneous abortions occur because of _____.

A hormonal condition in males that causes them to mimic the symptoms of pregnancy in females is referred to as _____.

Trudy is halfway through her pregnancy and has noticed that her nipples have begun to secrete a thin amber fluid.What is this fluid?

Which of the following describes the couvade syndrome?

Which of the following is TRUE of nutrition for a pregnant woman?

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Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

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Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Arousal

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Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, BI, Straight, or Asexual

Variations in Sexual Behaviour

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