Question 1

Discuss the reversible,nonsurgical form of sterilization currently under development.

Accepted Answer

This method involves injecting liquid si

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera (DMPA)injections?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not affect the endometrium of the woman in any way. 
B) It needs to be taken just once in a lifetime as its effect is permanent. 
C) It is ideal for women who cannot take the pill because of blood pressure problems. 
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
A) It does not affect the endometrium of the woman in any way. 
B) It needs to be taken just once in a lifetime as its effect is permanent. 
C) It is ideal for women who cannot take the pill because of blood pressure problems. 
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Question 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the intrauterine device (IUD)as a form of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A major disadvantage of the IUD is its i

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A) It eliminates the need for spermicidal cream or jelly. 
B) It prevents toxic shock syndrome in women unlike the other methods of contraception. 
C) It is permanent and needs to be inserted just once in a woman's lifetime. 
D) It protects women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)such as chlamydia. 
A) It eliminates the need for spermicidal cream or jelly. 
B) It prevents toxic shock syndrome in women unlike the other methods of contraception. 
C) It is permanent and needs to be inserted just once in a woman's lifetime. 
D) It protects women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)such as chlamydia.

Question 5

How does RU-486 work?

Accepted Answer

A) It makes it difficult for sperm to survive in the fallopian tubes. 
B) It causes the endometrium of the uterus to be sloughed off. 
C) It induces the release of progesterone. 
D) It prevents ovulation. 
A) It makes it difficult for sperm to survive in the fallopian tubes. 
B) It causes the endometrium of the uterus to be sloughed off. 
C) It induces the release of progesterone. 
D) It prevents ovulation.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) It requires exceptional motivation on the part of the man. 
B) It results in a lower sperm count in men. 
C) It leads to infertility in women when practiced for more than two years. 
D) It requires a prescription. 
A) It requires exceptional motivation on the part of the man. 
B) It results in a lower sperm count in men. 
C) It leads to infertility in women when practiced for more than two years. 
D) It requires a prescription.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the menstrual flow in most women. 
B) It is effective for a period of 10 to 12 years. 
C) It cannot be used safely by a woman after having a baby. 
D) It releases progesterone directly into the uterus. 
A) It increases the menstrual flow in most women. 
B) It is effective for a period of 10 to 12 years. 
C) It cannot be used safely by a woman after having a baby. 
D) It releases progesterone directly into the uterus.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of RU-486?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides nourishment to the endometrium. 
B) It can induce a very early abortion. 
C) It prevents natural miscarriages. 
D) It renders women completely infertile. 
A) It provides nourishment to the endometrium. 
B) It can induce a very early abortion. 
C) It prevents natural miscarriages. 
D) It renders women completely infertile.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the effectiveness of vasectomies?

Accepted Answer

A) Vasectomies are not always effective right after they are performed. 
B) Vasectomies have a higher failure rate than that of birth control pills. 
C) Vasectomies are only effective when performed on men under 30. 
D) Vasectomies have a higher failure rate than that of contraceptive foams. 
A) Vasectomies are not always effective right after they are performed. 
B) Vasectomies have a higher failure rate than that of birth control pills. 
C) Vasectomies are only effective when performed on men under 30. 
D) Vasectomies have a higher failure rate than that of contraceptive foams.

Question 10

_____ is a method used especially for later,second trimester abortions.

Accepted Answer

A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Suction curettage 
C) Dilation and evacuation (D&
E)  
D) Chemical evacuation 
A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Suction curettage 
C) Dilation and evacuation (D&
E)  
D) Chemical evacuation

Question 11

Which of the following is true of Plan B?

Accepted Answer

A) Its action is almost always to prevent pregnancy,not to cause abortion. 
B) It protects women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) It is yet to be approved by the FDA because of its high failure rate. 
D) It is most effective when taken 5 days after intercourse. 
A) Its action is almost always to prevent pregnancy,not to cause abortion. 
B) It protects women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) It is yet to be approved by the FDA because of its high failure rate. 
D) It is most effective when taken 5 days after intercourse.

Question 12

How do contraceptive implants work?

Accepted Answer

A) They cause the thinning of the cervical mucus. 
B) They stimulate ovulation. 
C) They inhibit the growth of the endometrium. 
D) They permanently block the fallopian tubes. 
A) They cause the thinning of the cervical mucus. 
B) They stimulate ovulation. 
C) They inhibit the growth of the endometrium. 
D) They permanently block the fallopian tubes.

Question 13

Compare the female condom with the male condom.

Accepted Answer

The female condom is similar to the male

Question 14

What is RU-486? How does it work?

Accepted Answer

RU-486,or mifepristone,is a drug which i

Question 15

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping track of her thermal variations.

Accepted Answer

A) calendar method 
B) withdrawal method 
C) cervical mucus method 
D) basal body temperature (BBT)method 
A) calendar method 
B) withdrawal method 
C) cervical mucus method 
D) basal body temperature (BBT)method

Question 16

Which of the following is a disadvantage of female sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) It interferes with the production of female sex hormones. 
B) It offers no protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) It is temporary and does not prevent pregnancy in the long run. 
D) It has a high failure rate. 
A) It interferes with the production of female sex hormones. 
B) It offers no protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 
C) It is temporary and does not prevent pregnancy in the long run. 
D) It has a high failure rate.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of FemCap?

Accepted Answer

A) It is made of polyurethane. 
B) It works like the other progestin-only methods. 
C) It eliminates the use of spermicides and microbicides. 
D) It is made of silicone. 
A) It is made of polyurethane. 
B) It works like the other progestin-only methods. 
C) It eliminates the use of spermicides and microbicides. 
D) It is made of silicone.

Question 18

Which of the following beliefs held by people about vasectomies is erroneous?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not interfere in any way with sex hormone production. 
B) It interferes with both a man's erection and ejaculation. 
C) It is a brief and relatively simple procedure. 
D) It requires either cutting or tying up the vas deferens. 
A) It does not interfere in any way with sex hormone production. 
B) It interferes with both a man's erection and ejaculation. 
C) It is a brief and relatively simple procedure. 
D) It requires either cutting or tying up the vas deferens.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive,ella?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a type of pill for emergency contraception. 
B) Its action is primarily to cause abortion. 
C) It stimulates the growth of the endometrium. 
D) It contains only progestin. 
A) It is a type of pill for emergency contraception. 
B) Its action is primarily to cause abortion. 
C) It stimulates the growth of the endometrium. 
D) It contains only progestin.

Discuss the reversible,nonsurgical form of sterilization currently under development.

Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera (DMPA)injections?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the intrauterine device (IUD)as a form of contraception?

Which of the following is an advantage of the diaphragm?

How does RU-486 work?

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

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

Which of the following is true of RU-486?

Which of the following is true of the effectiveness of vasectomies?

_____ is a method used especially for later,second trimester abortions.

Which of the following is true of Plan B?

How do contraceptive implants work?

Compare the female condom with the male condom.

What is RU-486? How does it work?

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping track of her thermal variations.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of female sterilization?

Which of the following is true of FemCap?

Which of the following beliefs held by people about vasectomies is erroneous?

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive,ella?

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Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion

Discuss the reversible,nonsurgical form of sterilization currently under development.

Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera (DMPA)injections?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the intrauterine device (IUD)as a form of contraception?

Which of the following is an advantage of the diaphragm?

How does RU-486 work?

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

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

Which of the following is true of RU-486?

Which of the following is true of the effectiveness of vasectomies?

_____ is a method used especially for later,second trimester abortions.

Which of the following is true of Plan B?

How do contraceptive implants work?

Compare the female condom with the male condom.

What is RU-486? How does it work?

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping track of her thermal variations.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of female sterilization?

Which of the following is true of FemCap?

Which of the following beliefs held by people about vasectomies is erroneous?

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive,ella?

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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