Question 1

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It is an impregnation in which

Question 2

Joy,who uses heroin regularly,is currently pregnant and she continues to use the drug.In this case,her infant is at a higher risk for

Accepted Answer

A) preeclampsiA. 
B) chlamydia. 
C) neonatal intoxication. 
D) gestational hypertension. 
A) preeclampsiA. 
B) chlamydia. 
C) neonatal intoxication. 
D) gestational hypertension.

Question 3

Second stage labor begins when the

Accepted Answer

A) placenta is discharged. 
B) baby begins to breathe on its own. 
C) mucous plug is expelled from the cervix. 
D) baby's head moves into the birth canal. 
A) placenta is discharged. 
B) baby begins to breathe on its own. 
C) mucous plug is expelled from the cervix. 
D) baby's head moves into the birth canal.

Question 4

Uterine contractions are stimulated by

Accepted Answer

A) relaxin. 
B) oxytocin and prostaglandins. 
C) lochia and lanugo. 
D) allantois and HCG. 
A) relaxin. 
B) oxytocin and prostaglandins. 
C) lochia and lanugo. 
D) allantois and HCG.

Question 5

During her twelfth week of gestation,38-year-old Merlia underwent a procedure in which a small sample of cells from the placenta were taken for screening.This was done to detect if the fetus had any genetic disorder.This procedure is called

Accepted Answer

A) chorionic villus sampling. 
B) amniocentesis. 
C) neural tube defect screening. 
D) alpha-fetoprotein test. 
A) chorionic villus sampling. 
B) amniocentesis. 
C) neural tube defect screening. 
D) alpha-fetoprotein test.

Question 6

The hormone relaxin stimulates the uterus to begin strong contractions in the labor process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _____ stage of labor is the longest.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 8

After ovulation,an oocyte remains viable in the female body for

Accepted Answer

A) 72 hours. 
B) 30-48 hours. 
C) 12-24 hours. 
D) 6-10 hours. 
A) 72 hours. 
B) 30-48 hours. 
C) 12-24 hours. 
D) 6-10 hours.

Question 9

When the blastocyst arrives in the uterine cavity,it then

Accepted Answer

A) splits into two distinct masses. 
B) floats for a day or two before implanting. 
C) immediately attaches to the walls of the uterus. 
D) undergoes a series of divisions. 
A) splits into two distinct masses. 
B) floats for a day or two before implanting. 
C) immediately attaches to the walls of the uterus. 
D) undergoes a series of divisions.

Question 10

A woman may experience a "fourth trimester" in which she undergoes physical stabilization and emotional adjustment.This period is called the

Accepted Answer

A) postpartum period. 
B) afterbirth readjustment period. 
C) recuperative moratorium. 
D) melancholic period. 
A) postpartum period. 
B) afterbirth readjustment period. 
C) recuperative moratorium. 
D) melancholic period.

Question 11

The _____ serves as a biochemical barrier between the mother and the fetus,allowing dissolved substances to pass to the fetus but blocking blood cells and large molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) placenta 
B) endometrium 
C) umbilical cord 
D) myometrium 
A) placenta 
B) endometrium 
C) umbilical cord 
D) myometrium

Question 12

Which of the following most typifies the second trimester?

Accepted Answer

A) increased sense of well-being and harmony 
B) edematous hands,ankles,and feet 
C) nausea and fears regarding fetal normality 
D) physical abilities become somewhat limited 
A) increased sense of well-being and harmony 
B) edematous hands,ankles,and feet 
C) nausea and fears regarding fetal normality 
D) physical abilities become somewhat limited

Question 13

What is the cause of most miscarriages?

Accepted Answer

Most miscarriages ar

Question 14

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is the leading cause of infant death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After many years of testing and attempted fertilizations,Charlotte agrees to have several of her own oocytes fertilized in a dish and then have them transferred to her uterus.This procedure is called

Accepted Answer

A) intrauterine insemination. 
B) artificial insemination. 
C) in vitro fertilization. 
D) general inter-uterine fertilization treatment. 
A) intrauterine insemination. 
B) artificial insemination. 
C) in vitro fertilization. 
D) general inter-uterine fertilization treatment.

Question 16

Describe how a couple's relationship is likely to undergo changes during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

It can be a stressful time,especially if

Question 17

Kelly has decided to carry a pregnancy for her sister Sydney who is unable to conceive.Sydney's egg is fertilized by her husband's sperm in a lab and the resulting embryo is transferred to Kelly's uterus.In this case,Kelly is a

Accepted Answer

A) gestational carrier. 
B) surrogate mother. 
C) foster mother. 
D) biological parent. 
A) gestational carrier. 
B) surrogate mother. 
C) foster mother. 
D) biological parent.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason why low birth weight is problematic?

Accepted Answer

A) The risk for breathing problems is high for low-birth-weight infants. 
B) There will be greater vulnerability to long-term neurological disabilities. 
C) Vital organs may be insufficiently developed. 
D) The brain and other vital organs may be edematous. 
A) The risk for breathing problems is high for low-birth-weight infants. 
B) There will be greater vulnerability to long-term neurological disabilities. 
C) Vital organs may be insufficiently developed. 
D) The brain and other vital organs may be edematous.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a basic precaution for sexual relations during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) If there is bleeding,cease sexual activity and consult a physician. 
B) Generally,during the third trimester,an orgasm is considered harmful and it should be avoided. 
C) Pressure on the woman's abdomen during late pregnancy should be avoided. 
D) If the woman has had a prior miscarriage,she should check with her health care practitioner before engaging in activities that could lead to orgasm. 
A) If there is bleeding,cease sexual activity and consult a physician. 
B) Generally,during the third trimester,an orgasm is considered harmful and it should be avoided. 
C) Pressure on the woman's abdomen during late pregnancy should be avoided. 
D) If the woman has had a prior miscarriage,she should check with her health care practitioner before engaging in activities that could lead to orgasm.

Question 20

What is capacitation?

Accepted Answer

It is a process through which the membra

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Joy,who uses heroin regularly,is currently pregnant and she continues to use the drug.In this case,her infant is at a higher risk for

Second stage labor begins when the

Uterine contractions are stimulated by

During her twelfth week of gestation,38-year-old Merlia underwent a procedure in which a small sample of cells from the placenta were taken for screening.This was done to detect if the fetus had any genetic disorder.This procedure is called

The hormone relaxin stimulates the uterus to begin strong contractions in the labor process.

The _____ stage of labor is the longest.

After ovulation,an oocyte remains viable in the female body for

When the blastocyst arrives in the uterine cavity,it then

A woman may experience a "fourth trimester" in which she undergoes physical stabilization and emotional adjustment.This period is called the

The _____ serves as a biochemical barrier between the mother and the fetus,allowing dissolved substances to pass to the fetus but blocking blood cells and large molecules.

Which of the following most typifies the second trimester?

What is the cause of most miscarriages?

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is the leading cause of infant death in the United States.

After many years of testing and attempted fertilizations,Charlotte agrees to have several of her own oocytes fertilized in a dish and then have them transferred to her uterus.This procedure is called

Describe how a couple's relationship is likely to undergo changes during pregnancy.

Kelly has decided to carry a pregnancy for her sister Sydney who is unable to conceive.Sydney's egg is fertilized by her husband's sperm in a lab and the resulting embryo is transferred to Kelly's uterus.In this case,Kelly is a

Which of the following is NOT a reason why low birth weight is problematic?

Which of the following is NOT a basic precaution for sexual relations during pregnancy?

What is capacitation?

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Exam 12: Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Joy,who uses heroin regularly,is currently pregnant and she continues to use the drug.In this case,her infant is at a higher risk for

Second stage labor begins when the

Uterine contractions are stimulated by

During her twelfth week of gestation,38-year-old Merlia underwent a procedure in which a small sample of cells from the placenta were taken for screening.This was done to detect if the fetus had any genetic disorder.This procedure is called

The hormone relaxin stimulates the uterus to begin strong contractions in the labor process.

The _____ stage of labor is the longest.

After ovulation,an oocyte remains viable in the female body for

When the blastocyst arrives in the uterine cavity,it then

A woman may experience a "fourth trimester" in which she undergoes physical stabilization and emotional adjustment.This period is called the

The _____ serves as a biochemical barrier between the mother and the fetus,allowing dissolved substances to pass to the fetus but blocking blood cells and large molecules.

Which of the following most typifies the second trimester?

What is the cause of most miscarriages?

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)is the leading cause of infant death in the United States.

After many years of testing and attempted fertilizations,Charlotte agrees to have several of her own oocytes fertilized in a dish and then have them transferred to her uterus.This procedure is called

Describe how a couple's relationship is likely to undergo changes during pregnancy.

Kelly has decided to carry a pregnancy for her sister Sydney who is unable to conceive.Sydney's egg is fertilized by her husband's sperm in a lab and the resulting embryo is transferred to Kelly's uterus.In this case,Kelly is a

Which of the following is NOT a reason why low birth weight is problematic?

Which of the following is NOT a basic precaution for sexual relations during pregnancy?

What is capacitation?

Perspectives on Human Sexuality

Studying Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Male Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Gender and Gender Roles

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Sexual Expression

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Contraception and Abortion

The Sexual Body in Health and Illness

Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissastisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Sexual Coercion

Sexually Explicit Materials, Prostitution, and Sex Laws

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