Question 1

A husband and wife make a contract with a second woman to bear a child for them. The husband's sperm will be used via artificial insemination. The couple agrees to bear all medical costs and pay a fee for the second woman's services. This procedure is called

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A)   artificial embryonation.
B)   gamete intra-fallopian transfer.
C)   gestational surrogacy.
D)   in vitro fertilization.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The mass of cells that attaches itself to the endometrium is called a morula.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Naomi is delighted when the results of a home pregnancy test are positive. Her next step should be to

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A)   arrange for amniocentesis or CVS.
B)   have a laboratory pregnancy test to confirm the results.
C)   paint the nursery either green or yellow.
D)   wait for the onset of "morning sickness."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

As labor proceeds, Marina is told that her baby appears to be in considerable distress. Marina may have to decide whether to undergo

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A)   a cesarian section.
B)   an episiotomy.
C)   artificial embryonation.
D)   infibulation.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Sperm counts might be increased by

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A)   avoiding ejaculation for 48 hours before intercourse.
B)   avoiding submersion in very warm water.
C)   having sex daily.
D)   Both (a)  and (b) E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

How has childbirth changed in recent years?

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A)   Childbirth has become less medicalized and increasingly under the birth mother's control.
B)   Fathers have been less and less involved in the birthing process.
C)   There has been a great increase in gestation surrogacy arrangements.
D)   There has been increasing emphasis on childbirth as a major surgical intervention requiring the latest technology.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A reproductive technique that involves placing a single sperm into a single ovum is called

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A)   GIFT.
B)   ICSI.
C)   immature oocyte collection.
D)   IVF.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The most common sign that the birth process is beginning is

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A)   expulsion of the mucus plug from the cervix.
B)   rupture of the amniotic sac.
C)   the fetus's shifting to a lower position in the abdomen.
D)   uterine contractions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Lee and Kim have decided to have their baby using the Lamaze method. How will they prepare or train?

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They will attend a series of prenatal cl...

Question 10

One reason for the increase in multiple births in the U.S. is an increase in the number of births to teenagers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the social significance of the trend toward natural childbirth?

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A)   Control of the birth process has been returned to women and their partners.
B)   Midwives are now viewed as the sole appropriate practitioners for childbirth.
C)   The relatives of the birth mother are no longer involved in the birth process.
D)   There has been a decrease in the number of episiotomies and cesarian births.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

In pregnancies subsequent to a cesarian section delivery, it is possible for the mother to give birth vaginally.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The cause of the majority of premature birth defects is

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A)   a history of STDs.
B)   depletion of the ozone layer.
C)   drug and alcohol abuse by the father.
D)   unknown.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Infertility is defined as a failure to become pregnant after at least _____________________ year(s) of intercourse without contraception.

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Question 15

Explain the concept of selective reduction.

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Used because fertility drugs increase th...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a description that applies to identical twins?

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A)   Formed from separation at the first cell division
B)   Formed from two ova and two sperm
C)   Monozygotic
D)   Result from a single process of fertilizationE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements most accurately describes IVF?

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A)   A woman's ovum is surgically removed from the ovary, fertilized, and then placed in her prepared uterus.
B)   Donor sperm is placed inside a woman's uterus or vagina with a baster.
C)   Genetically altered DNA is injected into the ovaries of a woman who has a genetic disorder, and this procedure corrects that disorder.
D)   Ova are fertilized normally in the fallopian tubes, removed, and then frozen for implantation at a later date.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Explain the process of artificial insemination.

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This process involve...

Question 19

Which statement most accurately describes the procedure known as amniocentesis?

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A)   A sample of chorionic tissue is extracted through the cervix and examined for abnormalities.
B)   An embryo is removed from the uterus, examined for problems, and then reimplanted.
C)   Fetal cells in the amniotic fluid are extracted through the abdominal wall and examined for abnormalities.
D)   Ultrasonic waves are used to generate an image of the fetus and surrounding structures.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Carla and Jim decide to use the Leboyer method for their baby's birth. This implies that their baby will be born

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A)   at home, while friends and relatives are celebrating.
B)   in a cool, brightly lit hospital delivery room.
C)   in a quiet, dimly lit room, and that he or she will be gently bathed.
D)   via an incision in the mother's abdomen.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Exam 10: Reproduction, Reproductive Technology, and Birthing

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A reproductive technique that involves placing a single sperm into a single ovum is called

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One reason for the increase in multiple births in the U.S. is an increase in the number of births to teenagers.

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The cause of the majority of premature birth defects is

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How has childbirth changed in recent years?

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Infertility is defined as a failure to become pregnant after at least _____________________ year(s) of intercourse without contraception.

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