Question 1

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the BBT (basal body temperature)method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) It determines "safe" days only before ovulation. 
B) It determines "safe" days only after ovulation. 
C) It cannot be used by women with regular menstrual cycles. 
D) It cannot be used by women above the age of 25. 
A) It determines "safe" days only before ovulation. 
B) It determines "safe" days only after ovulation. 
C) It cannot be used by women with regular menstrual cycles. 
D) It cannot be used by women above the age of 25. B

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of male sterilization?

Accepted Answer

The major advantages of the vasectomy are its effectiveness and its minimal health risks.Once performed,it requires no further thought or planning on the man's part.As a permanent,long-term method of contraception,it is very cheap.The operation itself is simple-simpler than the female sterilization procedures-and requires no hospitalization or absence from work.Finally,it is one of the few methods that allows the man to assume contraceptive responsibility.The permanency of the vasectomy is a disadvantage for couples who change their minds about having children.Another disadvantage of the vasectomy is the various psychological problems that might result if the man sees sterilization as a threat to his masculinity or virility.

Question 3

Skyla,the intrauterine device (IUD),remains effective for _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 12 
C) 3 
D) 9 
A) 6 
B) 12 
C) 3 
D) 9 C

Question 4

Which of the following is true about a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves permanently blocking a man's Bartholin glands. 
B) It involves hospitalizing the man for weeks after the operation. 
C) It allows the man to assume contraceptive responsibility. 
D) It is a very expensive,long-term method of contraception. 
A) It involves permanently blocking a man's Bartholin glands. 
B) It involves hospitalizing the man for weeks after the operation. 
C) It allows the man to assume contraceptive responsibility. 
D) It is a very expensive,long-term method of contraception.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of withdrawal as a method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

A) It is unsafe for women who are breast-feeding. 
B) It protects both men and women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) It is the oldest known form of birth control. 
D) It has a very low failure rate. 
A) It is unsafe for women who are breast-feeding. 
B) It protects both men and women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) It is the oldest known form of birth control. 
D) It has a very low failure rate.

Question 6

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using contraceptive implants?

Accepted Answer

A) It may cause amenorrhea in women. 
B) It has an extremely high failure rate. 
C) It is unsuitable for women who wish to avoid estrogen-related side effects. 
D) It is unsuitable for women who wish to conceive later in life. 
A) It may cause amenorrhea in women. 
B) It has an extremely high failure rate. 
C) It is unsuitable for women who wish to avoid estrogen-related side effects. 
D) It is unsuitable for women who wish to conceive later in life.

Question 7

When using the calendar method of birth control,women with perfectly regular cycles need to abstain from intercourse from

Accepted Answer

A) day 18 to day 20. 
B) day 1 to day 7. 
C) day 10 to day 17. 
D) day 21 to day 28. 
A) day 18 to day 20. 
B) day 1 to day 7. 
C) day 10 to day 17. 
D) day 21 to day 28.

Question 8

Which of the following is a vasectomy responsible for?

Accepted Answer

A) It prevents a man from ejaculating. 
B) It prevents a man from having an erection. 
C) It lowers a man's level of testosterone drastically. 
D) It prevents sperm from being in the ejaculate. 
A) It prevents a man from ejaculating. 
B) It prevents a man from having an erection. 
C) It lowers a man's level of testosterone drastically. 
D) It prevents sperm from being in the ejaculate.

Question 9

In what way are birth control pills more advantageous than condoms,diaphragms,and spermicides?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike spermicides,birth control pills do not react with other drugs women might take. 
B) Unlike condoms,birth control pills do not interfere with pleasure during sexual intercourse. 
C) Unlike diaphragms,birth control pills protect women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
D) Unlike condoms,birth control pills are simple to understand and easy to use. 
A) Unlike spermicides,birth control pills do not react with other drugs women might take. 
B) Unlike condoms,birth control pills do not interfere with pleasure during sexual intercourse. 
C) Unlike diaphragms,birth control pills protect women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
D) Unlike condoms,birth control pills are simple to understand and easy to use.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

Accepted Answer

A) It is effective only for an hour after intercourse. 
B) It can be left in place safely for over 24 hours. 
C) It has a lower failure rate than any other method of contraception. 
D) It contains spermicide and is inserted into the vagina like a diaphragm. 
A) It is effective only for an hour after intercourse. 
B) It can be left in place safely for over 24 hours. 
C) It has a lower failure rate than any other method of contraception. 
D) It contains spermicide and is inserted into the vagina like a diaphragm.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the triphasic pills?

Accepted Answer

A) They comprise equal amounts of progesterone,testosterone,and estrogen. 
B) They try to reduce total hormone exposure. 
C) They are intended to increase women's exposure to hormones threefold. 
D) They contain three times the level of estrogens than that of combination pills. 
A) They comprise equal amounts of progesterone,testosterone,and estrogen. 
B) They try to reduce total hormone exposure. 
C) They are intended to increase women's exposure to hormones threefold. 
D) They contain three times the level of estrogens than that of combination pills.

Question 12

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control which combines the basal body temperature method with the cervical mucus method.

Accepted Answer

A) calendar method 
B) triphasic method 
C) oscillatory method 
D) sympto-thermal method 
A) calendar method 
B) triphasic method 
C) oscillatory method 
D) sympto-thermal method

Question 13

Which of the following is true of misoprostol?

Accepted Answer

A) It protects the fetus from being aborted. 
B) It is also used to treat ulcers. 
C) It is the most commonly used oral contraceptive. 
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
A) It protects the fetus from being aborted. 
B) It is also used to treat ulcers. 
C) It is the most commonly used oral contraceptive. 
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Question 14

Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse.Based on the text,we can assume that the most likely reason why the diaphragm failed was because Jennifer

Accepted Answer

A) used it in combination with birth control pills. 
B) removed it immediately after intercourse. 
C) used it in combination with a contraceptive cream or jelly. 
D) left it in place for more than 24 hours. 
A) used it in combination with birth control pills. 
B) removed it immediately after intercourse. 
C) used it in combination with a contraceptive cream or jelly. 
D) left it in place for more than 24 hours.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most effective means of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) the contraceptive foam 
B) FemCap 
C) a vasectomy 
D) the withdrawal method 
A) the contraceptive foam 
B) FemCap 
C) a vasectomy 
D) the withdrawal method

Question 16

The intrauterine device (IUD)prevents pregnancy by

Accepted Answer

A) killing sperm as they enter the fallopian tubes. 
B) preventing sperm from entering the vagina. 
C) creating a uterine environment toxic to sperm and eggs. 
D) disabling the cilia that facilitate the passage of the eggs. 
A) killing sperm as they enter the fallopian tubes. 
B) preventing sperm from entering the vagina. 
C) creating a uterine environment toxic to sperm and eggs. 
D) disabling the cilia that facilitate the passage of the eggs.

Question 17

A vasectomy

Accepted Answer

A) is a male sterilization procedure in which the vas deferens is either cut or tied. 
B) requires weeks of hospitalization to ensure total recovery. 
C) inhibits sex hormone production. 
D) results in the sterility of males the moment the procedure is complete. 
A) is a male sterilization procedure in which the vas deferens is either cut or tied. 
B) requires weeks of hospitalization to ensure total recovery. 
C) inhibits sex hormone production. 
D) results in the sterility of males the moment the procedure is complete.

Question 18

Which of the following methods of contraception,when used alone,has been found to be the least effective?

Accepted Answer

A) combination birth control pills 
B) implants 
C) intrauterine devices (IUDs) 
D) spermicides 
A) combination birth control pills 
B) implants 
C) intrauterine devices (IUDs) 
D) spermicides

Question 19

Which of the following methods of contraception is most likely to help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A) oral contraceptives 
B) intrauterine devices (IUDs) 
C) condoms 
D) implants 
A) oral contraceptives 
B) intrauterine devices (IUDs) 
C) condoms 
D) implants

Question 20

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a permanent form of birth control. 
B) It is an easily reversible form of birth control. 
C) It has a high failure rate as a method of birth control. 
D) It is probably the most ancient form of birth control. 
A) It is a permanent form of birth control. 
B) It is an easily reversible form of birth control. 
C) It has a high failure rate as a method of birth control. 
D) It is probably the most ancient form of birth control.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the BBT (basal body temperature)method of contraception?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of male sterilization?

Skyla,the intrauterine device (IUD),remains effective for _____ years.

Which of the following is true about a vasectomy?

Which of the following is true of withdrawal as a method of birth control?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using contraceptive implants?

When using the calendar method of birth control,women with perfectly regular cycles need to abstain from intercourse from

Which of the following is a vasectomy responsible for?

In what way are birth control pills more advantageous than condoms,diaphragms,and spermicides?

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

Which of the following is true of the triphasic pills?

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control which combines the basal body temperature method with the cervical mucus method.

Which of the following is true of misoprostol?

Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse.Based on the text,we can assume that the most likely reason why the diaphragm failed was because Jennifer

Which of the following is the most effective means of contraception?

The intrauterine device (IUD)prevents pregnancy by

A vasectomy

Which of the following methods of contraception,when used alone,has been found to be the least effective?

Which of the following methods of contraception is most likely to help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

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Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the BBT (basal body temperature)method of contraception?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of male sterilization?

Skyla,the intrauterine device (IUD),remains effective for _____ years.

Which of the following is true about a vasectomy?

Which of the following is true of withdrawal as a method of birth control?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using contraceptive implants?

When using the calendar method of birth control,women with perfectly regular cycles need to abstain from intercourse from

Which of the following is a vasectomy responsible for?

In what way are birth control pills more advantageous than condoms,diaphragms,and spermicides?

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

Which of the following is true of the triphasic pills?

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control which combines the basal body temperature method with the cervical mucus method.

Which of the following is true of misoprostol?

Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse.Based on the text,we can assume that the most likely reason why the diaphragm failed was because Jennifer

Which of the following is the most effective means of contraception?

The intrauterine device (IUD)prevents pregnancy by

A vasectomy

Which of the following methods of contraception,when used alone,has been found to be the least effective?

Which of the following methods of contraception is most likely to help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or Bi

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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