Ch 6
The rate of delivery by cesarean section in the United States has increased from 5 percent in the mid-1960s to around ________ percent in 2011. 15 27 33 42
33
Which test can reveal the presence of genetic abnormalities, the most common being Down syndrome? Ultrasound Chorionic villus sampling Amniocentesis Triple marker screen
Amniocentesis
Which type of hormonal contraceptive is injected intramuscularly every 3 months? Ortho Evra Depo-Provera Seasonale Implanon
Depo-provera
This method of birth control relies on altering sexual behavior during certain times of the month. Withdrawal Abstinence Outercourse Fertility awareness
Fertility awareness
What virus can damage the cells that make sperm? Flu Cold Chickenpox Mumps
Mumps
Which of the following is not a change that occurs in a woman's body during pregnancy? Production of urine increases. Respiratory rate decreases. Total blood volume increases. The navel is extended.
Respiratory rate decreases
Which type of assisted reproductive technology involves mixing the eggs and sperm outside the body and then returning the zygote to the fallopian tubes to continue the journey to the uterus? ICSI GIFT ZIFT Nonsurgical embryo transfer
ZIFT
The second most commonly used birth control method among college women is ________. condoms birth control pills contraceptive injections IUDs
birth control pills
All of the following are reasons for high levels of infertility in the United States except ________. rising rate of pelvic inflammatory disease stress decreasing obesity rates exposure to pesticides
decreasing obesity rates
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants in the ________. uterus cervix fallopian tube ovary
fallopian tube
All of the following should be part of preparing for a pregnancy except ________. maintaining a healthy weight taking prenatal vitamins getting a dental X-ray updating vaccinations
getting a dental X-ray
Fertilizing an egg in a nutrient medium and then transferring the fertilized egg back into the mother's body is known as in vitro fertilization. alternative insemination. nonsurgical embryo transfer. gestational surrogacy.
in vitro fertilization
All of the following statements are true regarding nonoxynol-9 spermicides except they ________. increase risk for endometriosis increase risk for urinary tract infections are not effective against STIs cause breaks in the mucous layer
increase risk for endometriosis
The most common cause of female infertility is endometriosis. polycystic ovary syndrome. pelvic inflammatory disease. premature ovarian failure.
polycystic ovary syndrome
Drugs, environmental chemicals, heavy metals, or diseases that cause birth defects are known as ________. teratogens carcinogens mutagens toxic agents
teratogens
Stage ________ of the birth process involves the expulsion of the baby through the birth canal and out of the body. one two three four
three
The incidence of preeclampsia is higher in all of the following except ________. women over 32 years of age women carrying multiple fetuses women with a history of diabetes first-time mothers
women over 32 years of age