Question 1

Which of the following occurs in vacuum aspiration?

Accepted Answer

A) The fallopian tubes are blocked,thus preventing fertilization. 
B) A toxic chemical,which kills the embryo,is released into the uterus. 
C) The uterine lining is sloughed off due to the action of antiprogesterones. 
D) The contents of the uterus,including the fetal tissues,are suctioned out. 
A) The fallopian tubes are blocked,thus preventing fertilization. 
B) A toxic chemical,which kills the embryo,is released into the uterus. 
C) The uterine lining is sloughed off due to the action of antiprogesterones. 
D) The contents of the uterus,including the fetal tissues,are suctioned out.

Question 2

How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

The typical-user failure rate is around

Question 3

How effective is the male condom in providing protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

Condoms are a highly effective protectio

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the male hormonal methods of contraception that are currently under development?

Accepted Answer

A) They have been known to inhibit the man's sex drive. 
B) They increase the production of (follicle-stimulating hormone)FSH by the pituitary gland. 
C) They increase the production of luteinizing hormone (LH)by the pituitary gland. 
D) They facilitate spermatogenesis. 
A) They have been known to inhibit the man's sex drive. 
B) They increase the production of (follicle-stimulating hormone)FSH by the pituitary gland. 
C) They increase the production of luteinizing hormone (LH)by the pituitary gland. 
D) They facilitate spermatogenesis.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be taken by women in the first six weeks after birth when breast-feeding. 
B) They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills. 
C) They regularize the menstrual cycles of women who take them regularly. 
D) They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women over 35 who smoke. 
A) They can be taken by women in the first six weeks after birth when breast-feeding. 
B) They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills. 
C) They regularize the menstrual cycles of women who take them regularly. 
D) They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women over 35 who smoke.

Question 6

FemCap,the sponge,and the diaphragm are all

Accepted Answer

A) hormonal methods of birth control. 
B) intrauterine devices (IUDs). 
C) vaginal barrier devices. 
D) oral contraceptives. 
A) hormonal methods of birth control. 
B) intrauterine devices (IUDs). 
C) vaginal barrier devices. 
D) oral contraceptives.

Question 7

A(n)_____ is the willful termination of a pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) miscarriage 
B) abortion 
C) spermicide 
D) infanticide 
A) miscarriage 
B) abortion 
C) spermicide 
D) infanticide

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the withdrawal method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

A) It requires sexual abstinence during a woman's fertile period. 
B) It is unsafe for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. 
C) It can lead to a lower sperm count in men. 
D) It can be psychologically stressful to both the man and the woman. 
A) It requires sexual abstinence during a woman's fertile period. 
B) It is unsafe for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. 
C) It can lead to a lower sperm count in men. 
D) It can be psychologically stressful to both the man and the woman.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the intrauterine device (IUD)?

Accepted Answer

A) It needs to be changed every time a woman has sexual intercourse. 
B) It has a failure rate that is much higher than that of the pill. 
C) It does not interfere with the use of a tampon during menstruation. 
D) It is not safe to use while breast-feeding. 
A) It needs to be changed every time a woman has sexual intercourse. 
B) It has a failure rate that is much higher than that of the pill. 
C) It does not interfere with the use of a tampon during menstruation. 
D) It is not safe to use while breast-feeding.

Question 10

What do the terms "the failure rate for perfect users" and "the failure rate for typical users" refer to when discussing the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

Accepted Answer

The perfect-user failure rate refers to

Question 11

Which of the following is a disadvantage of condoms?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
B) They cannot be used in conjunction with a contraceptive foam. 
C) They have been known to lessen pleasure during intercourse. 
D) They cannot be used in conjunction with birth control pills. 
A) They increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
B) They cannot be used in conjunction with a contraceptive foam. 
C) They have been known to lessen pleasure during intercourse. 
D) They cannot be used in conjunction with birth control pills.

Question 12

Which of the following is involved in female sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) removing the uterus 
B) removing the ovaries 
C) blocking the fallopian tubes 
D) blocking the vagina 
A) removing the uterus 
B) removing the ovaries 
C) blocking the fallopian tubes 
D) blocking the vagina

Question 13

Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) Beatrice,who has a cycle that varies from 30 to 48 days 
B) Leda,who has amenorrhea 
C) Alice,who has a cycle that varies between 28 and 40 days 
D) Hannah,who has a consistent 28-day cycle 
A) Beatrice,who has a cycle that varies from 30 to 48 days 
B) Leda,who has amenorrhea 
C) Alice,who has a cycle that varies between 28 and 40 days 
D) Hannah,who has a consistent 28-day cycle

Question 14

Which of the following is true of contraceptive implants?

Accepted Answer

A) They are thin rods or tubes containing testosterone. 
B) They are effective for 3 years after implantation. 
C) They stimulate the growth of the endometrium. 
D) Their effect is irreversible in women under 50. 
A) They are thin rods or tubes containing testosterone. 
B) They are effective for 3 years after implantation. 
C) They stimulate the growth of the endometrium. 
D) Their effect is irreversible in women under 50.

Question 15

How does the vaginal ring work?

Accepted Answer

A) It kills sperm as they swim up the fallopian tubes. 
B) It stops sperm from secreting hyaluronidase. 
C) It contains hormones that inhibit ovulation. 
D) It prevents men from ejaculating. 
A) It kills sperm as they swim up the fallopian tubes. 
B) It stops sperm from secreting hyaluronidase. 
C) It contains hormones that inhibit ovulation. 
D) It prevents men from ejaculating.

Question 16

In what way are intrauterine devices (IUDs)advantageous?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be used safely by women while breast-feeding. 
B) They protect women from contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) They last indefinitely. 
D) They have no side effects. 
A) They can be used safely by women while breast-feeding. 
B) They protect women from contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) They last indefinitely. 
D) They have no side effects.

Question 17

The diaphragm works by

Accepted Answer

A) releasing progestin,thereby inhibiting the process of ovulation. 
B) blocking the entrance to the uterus so that sperm cannot swim up into it. 
C) preventing men from ejaculating. 
D) preventing the egg from entering the fallopian tube in a woman. 
A) releasing progestin,thereby inhibiting the process of ovulation. 
B) blocking the entrance to the uterus so that sperm cannot swim up into it. 
C) preventing men from ejaculating. 
D) preventing the egg from entering the fallopian tube in a woman.

Question 18

The birth control pill has been criticized because

Accepted Answer

A) it represents contraceptive overkill for a woman who has intercourse infrequently. 
B) it increases the incidence of menstrual cramps in women who take them. 
C) its death rate is distinctly higher than that of pregnancy and delivery. 
D) it is a short-term solution and is ineffective if used for more than five years. 
A) it represents contraceptive overkill for a woman who has intercourse infrequently. 
B) it increases the incidence of menstrual cramps in women who take them. 
C) its death rate is distinctly higher than that of pregnancy and delivery. 
D) it is a short-term solution and is ineffective if used for more than five years.

Question 19

_____ are the only methods of birth control officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church.

Accepted Answer

A) Rhythm methods 
B) Birth control pills 
C) Contraceptive gels and foams 
D) Intrauterine devices (IUDs) 
A) Rhythm methods 
B) Birth control pills 
C) Contraceptive gels and foams 
D) Intrauterine devices (IUDs)

Question 20

Which of the following is true of condoms?

Accepted Answer

A) For maximum protection,condoms should be rolled onto the penis just before ejaculation. 
B) Condoms do not provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)through semen. 
C) A new condom must be used with each act of intercourse. 
D) Condoms are foolproof methods of contraception. 
A) For maximum protection,condoms should be rolled onto the penis just before ejaculation. 
B) Condoms do not provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)through semen. 
C) A new condom must be used with each act of intercourse. 
D) Condoms are foolproof methods of contraception.

Which of the following occurs in vacuum aspiration?

How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?

How effective is the male condom in providing protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which of the following is true of the male hormonal methods of contraception that are currently under development?

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

FemCap,the sponge,and the diaphragm are all

A(n)_____ is the willful termination of a pregnancy.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the withdrawal method of birth control?

Which of the following is true of the intrauterine device (IUD)?

What do the terms "the failure rate for perfect users" and "the failure rate for typical users" refer to when discussing the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of condoms?

Which of the following is involved in female sterilization?

Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

Which of the following is true of contraceptive implants?

How does the vaginal ring work?

In what way are intrauterine devices (IUDs)advantageous?

The diaphragm works by

The birth control pill has been criticized because

_____ are the only methods of birth control officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church.

Which of the following is true of condoms?

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Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following occurs in vacuum aspiration?

How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?

How effective is the male condom in providing protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which of the following is true of the male hormonal methods of contraception that are currently under development?

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

FemCap,the sponge,and the diaphragm are all

A(n)_____ is the willful termination of a pregnancy.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the withdrawal method of birth control?

Which of the following is true of the intrauterine device (IUD)?

What do the terms "the failure rate for perfect users" and "the failure rate for typical users" refer to when discussing the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of condoms?

Which of the following is involved in female sterilization?

Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

Which of the following is true of contraceptive implants?

How does the vaginal ring work?

In what way are intrauterine devices (IUDs)advantageous?

The diaphragm works by

The birth control pill has been criticized because

_____ are the only methods of birth control officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church.

Which of the following is true of condoms?

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

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Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Sex and the Law

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