Health Chapter 6

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Abortion was made legal by the U.S. Supreme Court in -2001. -1973. -1865. -1929.
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1973
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Withdrawal has relatively low effectiveness as a contraceptive method because of the presence of -cervical mucus. -preejaculatory fluid. -epididymis. -urine.
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preejaculatory fluid
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The Ortho Evra contraceptive skin patch can be worn on any of the following places EXCEPT the -breasts. -abdomen. -buttocks. -upper outer arm.
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breasts.
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Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by -blocking sperm from reaching the ovum. -preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum. -reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix by thickening cervical mucus. -changing the acidity of the vaginal canal.
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preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.
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The Implanon implant is a _______________ contraceptive. -barrier -natural -hormonal -surgical
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hormonal
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Oral contraception is NOT recommended for women with -a low resting heart rate. -a history of asthma. -a history of blood clots. -an intense exercise regimen.
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a history of blood clots.
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Contraceptive foams, creams, and jellies must be inserted -deep in the vagina near the cervix. -in the uterus. -close to the fallopian tubes. -at the vaginal opening.
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deep in the vagina near the cervix.
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The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _____ hours. 48 12 72 24
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24
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Surgical severing of the ducts that carry the sperm to the seminal vesicles is called -circumcision. -tubal ligation. -vasectomy. -tubal severing.
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vasectomy.
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The vaginal contraceptive ring prevents pregnancy in the same manner as the diaphragm. True False
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False
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A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is that -it may cause permanent infertility. -after use is discontinued, infertility may result for up to 12 months. -during use, it produces many estrogen-related side effects. -it has a relatively high failure rate.
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after use is discontinued, infertility may result for up to 12 months.
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ubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the -testes. -vas deferens. -oviducts. -uterus.
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oviducts.
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The function of a diaphragm is to -cover the cervix. -impair the swimming action of the sperm. -provide a sheath-like lining for the vagina. -block the fallopian tubes.
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cover the cervix.
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Depo-Provera is administered by -injection. -mouth. -suppository. -implant.
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injection.
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The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long? -1 week -1 month -6 months -1 year
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1 month
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The most widely used barrier method of contraception is the -male condom. -female condom. -cervical cap. -diaphragm.
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male condom.
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A contraceptive that physically blocks the sperm from reaching the egg is a -hormonal method. -natural method. -barrier method. -surgical method.
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barrier method.
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Surgical removal of the uterus is called -abortion. -vasectomy. -hysterectomy. -laparoscopy.
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hysterectomy.
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The Implanon implant is effective for how long? 8 years 3 years 5 years 1 year
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3 years
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The main advantage of oral contraceptives is the -high continuation rate. -low cost. -high degree of effectiveness. -regularity of periods.
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high degree of effectiveness.
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Which of the following is a reason that diaphragms have a relatively high failure rate? -age of users -incorrect insertion and positioning -discomfort of use -vigorous sexual activity by users
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incorrect insertion and positioning
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A contraceptive that permanently prevents the union of the sperm and egg is a -surgical method. -natural method. -barrier method. -hormonal method.
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surgical method.
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Medicaid is available to pay for the abortions of poor women. True False
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False
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Surgical birth control methods are considered permanent. True False
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True
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All of the following are considered "natural" forms of contraception EXCEPT -tubal sterilization. -withdrawal. -fertility awareness. -abstinence.
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tubal sterilization.