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