Bio 103 Ch. 6 Reading Quiz

Which form of birth control is injected every three months to remain effective?

Depo-Provera

A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

Down syndrome.

A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is

FAS

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?

One brand is now available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?

Roe v. Wade

Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?

Water based lubricant

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.

Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of

blood clots and hypertension.

Amniocentesis

can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus.

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.

Breast-fed infants

have a decreased incidence of illness.

Cesarean sections are performed for which of the following reasons?

if labor lasts too long. if the baby is in physiological distress. if the baby is about the exit the uterus any way but headfirst. if the mother has diabetes. (All of the above)

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor.

The difference between surgical and medication abortions is that

medication abortions are performed without entering the uterus.

Fertility is a person's ability to

reproduce

Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as

teratogens.

When a pregnant woman's water breaks, what is actually happening is

the amniotic sac breaks.

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

withdrawal method.

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is

polycystic ovary syndrome.

When a fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, this causes which dangerous condition?

Ectopic pregnancy

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.

Many men are reluctant to have a vasectomy because of the

fear of decreased sexual performance.

Preconception health involves all of the following EXCEPT

avoiding food containing folic acid.