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Q: Which of the following is a transdermal contraceptive? a. Lybrel b. Ortho Evra c. Jadelle d. Seasonale

Q: The contraceptive implant prevents pregnancy for what length of time? a. 5 months b. 1 year c. 3 years d. 15 years

Q: A synthetic version of the hormone progesterone given by injection is a birth control method known as: a. Implanon b. Depo-Provera c. a diaphragm d. the multiphasic method

Q: A monophasic birth control pill releases synthetic estrogen and progestin at what levels during a woman's menstrual cycle? a. at a constant level b. at various levels of fluctuation c. enough to create a thick level of mucus to block sperm d. enough to create irregular periods

Q: Which contraceptive method is associated with the risk of bone loss? a. cervical cap b. contraceptive injection c. spermicidal sponges d. multiphasic method

Q: Which method of contraception reduces the risk of ovarian cancer? a. progestin-only oral contraceptives b. cervical caps c. diaphragms d. spermicidal sponges

Q: An advantage of using the cervical cap is that it a. can be inserted hours before engaging in sex b. is available over-the-counter c. is more effective than hormonal methods of contraception d. is very comfortable to wear and easy to remove

Q: In order for the diaphragm to be effective, what must also be used? a. the pill b. condom c. spermicide d. Implanon

Q: Which contraceptive method reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections? a. IUD b. diaphragm c. hormonal patch d. male condom

Q: Which of the following is a barrier contraception? a. IUD b. diaphragm c. oral contraceptive d. NuvaRing

Q: Oscar is a sexually active college student who uses contraception. If he is like most other college males, what method is he and his partner most likely to use? a. oral contraceptives b. spermicidal sponges c. male condoms d. diaphragm

Q: Carol is a sexually active college student who uses contraception. If she is like most other college females, what method is she and her partner most likely to use? a. oral contraceptives b. spermicidal sponges c. male condoms d. diaphragm

Q: Mae has a history of major depression. What type of contraceptive may worsen depressive symptoms? a. any that contain progestin b. spermicidal sponges c. sterilization d. diaphragms

Q: Worldwide, the most common method of contraception is _____. a. barrier methods b. IUDs c. sterilization d. oral contraceptives

Q: Who is most likely to use oral contraceptives? a. white women b. Asian women c. Hispanic women d. black women

Q: What percentage of sexually active teens, ages 15 to 19, do NOT use contraception? a. 8 b. 18 c. 28 d. 38

Q: A method of birth control that relies on the removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation is: a. outercourse b. periodic abstinence c. coitus interruptus d. rhythm method

Q: Which of the following is a common progression of contraceptive use among young women? a. condoms only hormonal method only b. condoms only condoms + hormonal method hormonal method only c. hormonal method only no method hormonal method only d. hormonal method only condoms + hormonal method condoms only

Q: The term contraception refers to: a. methods to stop spermatogenesis b. the clump of cells that burrows into the endometrium c. methods of preventing conception d. the release of an ovum

Q: Which of the following is true of outercourse? a. It includes coitus interruptus. b. It excludes all genital contact of any kind. c. It is "stricter" than abstinence. d. It can result in pregnancy.

Q: Which of the following describes the process of implantation? a. fusion of egg and sperm b. shedding of uterine lining at the end of the menstrual cycle c. release of egg into the fallopian tube d. blastocyst burrowing into the uterine lining

Q: The tiny clump of cells that travels down the fallopian tube is called a: a. zygote b. seminiferous tubule c. blastocyst d. zona pellucida

Q: The merging of one sperm and one egg is known as: a. spermatogenesis b. conception c. implantation d. contraception

Q: About ____ percent of births in the United States are from unintended pregnancies. a. 27 b. 37 c. 47 d. 57

Q: The typical American woman who wants to have two children will spend about _____ of her reproductive life trying NOT to become pregnant. a. one-third b. one-half c. two-thirds d. three-quarters

Q: Describe three options for infertile couples.

Q: Differentiate between the three stages of labor in terms of the length of each stage and what occurs during each stage.

Q: Describe the changes that occur in a woman during the three trimesters of pregnancy.

Q: Compare and contrast three different methods of terminating a pregnancy.

Q: Identify three types of birth control. Provide advantages and disadvantages of each.

Q: Match the items below with the most appropriate description. a. multiphasic pills b. Depo-Provera c. Mirena d. vasectomy e. zygote f. monophasic pills g. Implanon h. laminaria i. miscarriage j. Ortho Evra 1) fertilized egg 2) patch 3) spontaneous abortion 4) release constant dose of hormones 5) used during abortion to stretch the cervix 6) contraceptive injection 7) mimic normal hormonal fluctuations 8) contraceptive implant 9) male sterilization 10) intrauterine device

Q: ____________________ is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.

Q: When a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus, it is called a(n) ____________________ delivery.

Q: A(n) ____________________ involves injecting an anesthetic into the membrane around the spinal cord.

Q: A nine-week-old embryo is called a(n) ____________________.

Q: _________________ ________________ abortions are usually performed from 7 to 13 weeks after the last menstrual period.

Q: The blocking of the fallopian tubes is called ____________________.

Q: Describe the four stages of Masters and Johnson's sexual response.

Q: Identify four different types of sexual activity and differentiate among their modes of action.

Q: Compare and contrast the male and female reproductive systems.

Q: Describe the male and female hormones and the role they play in puberty.

Q: Explain how the aspects of health can enhance our sexuality.

Q: Match the items below to the most appropriate description. a. uterus b. testosterone c. menarche d. erogenous zones e. prostate gland f. hormones g. wet dreams h. dyspareunia i. estrogen j. ova 1) first menstruation 2) chemical messengers 3) male hormone 4) female hormone 5) home for developing fetus 6) produces seminal fluid 7) egg cells 8) nocturnal emissions 9) sexually sensitive areas 10) pain during intercourse

Q: ____________________ is exposing one's genitals to an unwilling observer.

Q: ____________________ refers to a woman experiencing pain during intercourse.

Q: ___________________ occurs when a man cannot delay his ejaculation long enough to satisfy his partner.

Q: During the ____________________ phase of sexual response, changes begun during the excitement phase continue and intensify.

Q: The most common male sexual problem is ____________________.

Q: The most common female sexual problem is ____________________.

Q: ____________________ zones are areas of the body that are sexually sensitive.

Q: ____________________ is a major public health issue for individuals who are transgendered.

Q: Sexual orientation is believed to arise from a complex ____________________ that includes biological and environmental factors.

Q: The ____________________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra.

Q: The ____________________ is the channel for both seminal fluid and urine.

Q: ____________________ is the discomfort that may occur from ovulation until the onset of menstruation.

Q: The male reproductive cells are called ____________________.

Q: The canals that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus are called ____________________.

Q: The womb is also known as the ____________________.

Q: The ____________________ is the opening to the womb.

Q: ____________________ individuals combine aspects of both masculinity and femininity into their personalities and lifestyles.

Q: Hormones called ____________________ stimulate the gonads to make sex hormones.

Q: Chemical messengers that arouse cells to do specific tasks are called ____________________.

Q: The psychological, sociological, and physical aspects of being male or female is known as ____________________.

Q: A person who has a sexual fetish is most likely to obtain sexual pleasure: a. from an inanimate object or an asexual part of the body b. by observing others c. by inflicting physical or psychological pain d. by suffering physical or psychological pain

Q: During which period are men unable to have another orgasm? a. recovery b. arousal c. plateau d. refractory

Q: There is an old joke that there are two kinds of people: those who masturbate and those who say they do not but do. Research indicates that ____ of women and ____ of men report they have masturbated. a. 1 of 2; 2 of 3 b. 2 of 3; 4 of 4 c. 7 of 10; 19 of 20 d. 9 of 10; 99 of 100

Q: Which statement about sexual orientation is true? a. The majority of adults identify as bisexual. b. Attitudes towards sexual orientation are fairly consistent across cultures. c. More than one-quarter of men and women find members of their sex to be attractive. d. Sexual orientation is most accurately viewed as a continuum.

Q: "Being on the down low" refers to a. a man who publicly presents as heterosexual while having sex with men in secret b. a man being anally penetrated by more than one man during one sexual episode c. a woman giving oral sex to a female d. a woman who secretly has multiple sex partners

Q: The average American adult reports having sex: a. twice a week b. once a week c. twice a month d. once a month

Q: What percentage of college students report having a "friend with benefits" relationship? a. 40 to 45 b. 45 to 50 c. 50 to 55 d. 55 to 60

Q: According to the American College Health Association, about ____ percent of college students have not had any sexual partners in the past 12 months. a. 13 b. 23 c. 33 d. 43

Q: About ____ percent of teens report experiencing same-sex attraction. a. 5 b. 15 c. 25 d. 35

Q: Most people report having sex for the first time between ages a. 13 and 15 b. 15 and 17 c. 17 and 19 d. 19 and 21

Q: The primary form of sexual expression for teenagers is: a. celibacy b. masturbation c. oral sex d. repression

Q: Many teenage boys experience frequent erections and ejaculations during the night known as: a. nightmares b. sexual dysfunction c. wet dreams d. nocturnal malfunction

Q: In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, among couples who had agreed to have sex exclusively with each other, nearly ____ percent broke this commitment. a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50

Q: In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, in _____ percent of the cases, one partner said the couple had agreed to be monogamous while the other said there was no such understanding. a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50

Q: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is called: a. circumcision b. prostatitis c. mastectomy d. vasectomy

Q: The liquid that contains sperm cells is known as: a. corpus spongiosum b. urethral fluid c. semen d. seminal vesicles

Q: Immature sperm cells are stored in the: a. scrotum b. epididymis c. penis d. prostate gland