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Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	The male germ cell(s) is(are) the:
		A)	sperm.
		B)	penis.
		C)	testes.
		D)	scrotum.


2	Puberty is first marked by:
		A)	the development of differentiated genitalia.
		B)	achievement of emotional maturity.
		C)	an ability to reproduce.
		D)	the development of secondary sex characteristics.


3	A strategy for relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome is:
		A)	limit salt intake to minimize bloating.
		B)	use alcohol for muscle relaxation.
		C)	avoid exercise to minimize fatigue.
		D)	increase intake of red meat to increase levels of iron.


4	The phase of the sexual reponse cycle unique to men is:
		A)	resolution.
		B)	plateau.
		C)	refractory period.
		D)	excitement.


5	If the egg is not fertilized, it lasts about ____ hours and then disintegrates.
		A)	2
		B)	12
		C)	24
		D)	48


6	In which of the following techniques for overcoming infertility are eggs and sperm surgically placed into the oviducts prior to fertilization?
		A)	in vitro fertilization
		B)	gamete intrafallopian transfer
		C)	nuclear transfer
		D)	zygote intrafallopian transfer


7	Pregnancy tests seek to detect the presence of:
		A)	human chorionic gonadotropin.
		B)	prostaglandins.
		C)	estrogen.
		D)	progesterone.


8	Which method of prenatal testing analyzes hormone levels to determine the probability of fetal abnormalities?
		A)	ultrasonography
		B)	amniocentesis
		C)	chorionic villus sampling
		D)	triple screen marker


9	All of the following are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome EXCEPT:
		A)	unusual facial characteristics.
		B)	mental impairments.
		C)	heart defects.
		D)	spina bifida.


10	During the second stage of labor:
		A)	the amniotic sac ruptures.
		B)	contractions become more intense during transition.
		C)	the baby moves through the birth canal.
		D)	the placenta is expelled.

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