Chapter 6
a birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is
FAS
gestational surrogacy occurs when
a woman carries another woman's and man's embryo to term
oral contraceptive pills are
about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use
jade is pregnant. during a regular medical check-up, her physician discusses alcohol consumption. the physician will likely advise that she
abstain from alcohol during pregnancy
fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following except
abstinence
preconception health involves all of the following except
avoiding food containing folic acid
the two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
birth control pills and male condoms
the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is
conception
during pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating
dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans
a birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is
down syndrome
a cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is
endometriosis
which of the following is true about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first
all spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections
false
one advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times
false
many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the
fear of decreased sexual performance
by federal law, when cam women elect to have an abortion without legal restrictions
in the first trimester
postpartum depression
is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings
an IUD
offers long-term protection from pregnancy
which of the following is not an example of a barrier method of birth control
oral contraceptives
fertility is a person's ability to
reproduce
which u.s. supreme court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion
roe vs. wade
a false negative pregnancy test may result from
taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy
drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as
teratogens
the first widely used birth control method for women was
the diaphragm
a fetus is the term used to describe an embryo as of
the third month of pregnancy
which of the following procedures performed during pregnancy can determine the size and position of the fetus and detect birth defects in the central nervous and digestive system
ultrasound
which of the following is true about the third trimester of pregnancy
the fetus must get large amounts of calcium, iron, and nitrogen from the food the mother consumes
to ensure its effectiveness, the best place to store a condom would be in
a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects
women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of
blood clots and hypertension
the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called
ectopic pregnancy
to reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient
folic acid
fertility drugs
increase the chances of multiple births
which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills
multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions
which of the following is not true about male condoms
they can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants
leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the risk for
toxic shock syndrome
some intrauterine contraceptives release small amounts of hormones
true
the most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count
true
which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system
tubal ligation