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Which of the following is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?


A) ovulation
B) estrogenic
C) menses
D) progestational

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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The passage that leads to the internal female reproductive organs is the


A) vagina.
B) fallopian tube.
C) clitoris.
D) cervix.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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As it is commonly used, the word abortion means


A) the same thing as miscarriage.
B) artificially induced expulsion of the fetus.
C) any intervention in a pregnancy.
D) spontaneous expulsion of the fetus.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The NuvaRing offers pregnancy protection for how long?


A) 1 week
B) 1 month
C) 1 year
D) 6 months

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The second stage of the sexual response cycle is the phase.


A) excitement
B) resolution
C) plateau
D) orgasmic

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Melissa is 32 years old and single. She is career oriented and is happy in a long-term, monogamous relationship. Melissa and her partner have agreed that having children is not part of their future. Despite using a reliable form of contraception, Melissa finds out that she is 7-8 weeks pregnant. Melissa and her partner discuss the situation, and the decision is made to abort the pregnancy. If Melissa is typical of most women who have recently experienced an abortion, she will


A) probably never recover emotionally from the experience.
B) feel total relief because she is no longer pregnant.
C) experience a mixture of feelings following the abortion procedure.
D) be depressed for approximately six months.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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All of the following are advantages of the IUD, EXCEPT


A) it is easily reversible.
B) for its high reliability.
C) for only localized side effects.
D) its use does not require consulting a health care provider.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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If a condom breaks, an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to


A) insert a vaginal contraceptive ring.
B) use emergency contraception.
C) switch to an oil-based lubricant.
D) douche.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The third stage of the sexual response cycle is the phase.


A) resolution
B) orgasmic
C) excitement
D) plateau

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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All of the following strategies are recommended for relief of PMS, EXCEPT


A) exercising.
B) eating a diet low in complex carbohydrates and higher in fat.
C) limiting salt intake.
D) using relaxation techniques.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Bill and Janet are in their late twenties and have been married for two years. Their sexual intimacy includes various sexual behaviours. Bill has noticed that while he has no difficulty getting an erection, he does have difficulty ejaculating when he and Janet are having intercourse. Janet rarely feels sexually satisfied after intercourse and often relies on self-stimulation to achieve an orgasm. Janet doesn't see her lack of orgasm with Bill as a problem; however, Bill does. Bill is beginning to make excuses for not having sex. Janet's sexual response is most likely due to


A) vaginismus.
B) orgasmic dysfunction.
C) psychological guilt because she and Bill engage in a variety of sexual behaviours.
D) a need for direct clitoral stimulation.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Those who support male circumcision argue that


A) the foreskin is a natural and needed part of the body.
B) it reduces the risk of urinary tract infections in newborns.
C) the risk of prostate cancer is greatly reduced by circumcision.
D) the procedure exposes the glans.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Vaginal spermicides must be inserted no more than how long before intercourse?


A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 45 minutes

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Oral contraceptives are the most popular reversible contraceptive among North American women. Identify five advantages and five disadvantages associated with use of oral contraceptives.

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A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is


A) it has a relatively high failure rate.
B) it causes the same complications as other estrogen-based contraceptives.
C) it may cause permanent infertility.
D) after use is discontinued, infertility may result for up to 12 months.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The function of the diaphragm is to


A) impair the swimming action of the sperm.
B) provide a sheath-like lining for the vagina.
C) cover the cervix.
D) cover the entrance to the fallopian tubes.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Define typical-use effectiveness, perfect-use effectiveness, and continuation rate. Choose two contraceptive methods, and describe what factors lead to the differences between typical-use effectiveness and perfect-use effectiveness.

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An agent or substance that produces abortions is a(n)


A) teratogen.
B) IUD.
C) abortifacient.
D) postcoital pill.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Male and female reactions during the sexual response cycle differ in which one of the following ways?


A) Females cannot be immediately restimulated to orgasm.
B) Males enter a refractory period.
C) Males experience a fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases.
D) Females experience a more uniform progression through the phases.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Drinking alcohol prior to sexual activity


A) has no effect on orgasm abilities.
B) makes orgasm more difficult to achieve for both genders.
C) increases the intensity of an orgasm.
D) speeds up the orgasm.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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