Psyc 3533
Midterm 2 Practice Test
1. The
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ducts eventually become the internal reproductive organs of females and the
ducts eventually become the internal reproductive organs of males.
2. 100 MUN female students a year have precancerous changes due to
3.
.
is a bleaching chemical used in sanitary products and is a powerful carcinogen.
4. Some brands of
caused pelvic inflammatory disease) leading to permanent
infertility, ectopic pregnancies and haemorrhaging.
5.
helps prevent defects of the neural tube, such as spina bifida.
6. The absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age is known as
7.
.
is a a sexually transmitted disease caused by the singlecelled protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
8.
are thought to be responsible for dysmenorrhea
9.
is a prenatal diagnostic technique where a small amount of amniotic fluid is
removed from the womb in order to do genetic testing on the fetal tissues contained in the sample.
10. Birth control that involves detecting changes in the basal body temperature and vaginal mucus is known
as the
method.
11. Increased maternal age is associated with increased incidence of
12. The onset of menstruation is known as
.
.
Psyc 3533
Midterm 2 Practice Test
13.
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is the most common reportable STI in Canada.
14.
is a drug that was prescribed to women for morning sickness that caused gross
malformation of the limbs.
is a wetting agent that coats the alveoli of the developing fetus’ lungs.
15.
16. The
functions as both a gland and as part of the CNS.
17. The most intense stage of labour is the
18.
stage.
is a pathological condition in which the body as a whole is deprived of adequate
oxygen supply.
19.
prevents gut colonization by harmful bacteria.
20. A
is a contraceptive method where a barrier with a rubber ring covers the cervix
21. Introducing sperm into woman’s vagina or uterus by artificial means is known as
22.
is a contraceptive method that involves subcutaneous implants of silicone cylinders
that contains progestin.
23.
is a simple surgery where the vas deferens cut or blocked.
24. Initial motion of the fetus in the uterus is called
25.
.
.
is an infectious disease affecting the liver and can result in scarring and liver cancer.
Psyc 3533
Midterm 2 Practice Test
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T/F
1. The lithotomy position is the best position for giving birth
2. Condoms are effective at preventing HPV transmission.
3. For the first 7 weeks of gestation the genitals are undifferentiated.
4. Induction of labour with pitocin can result in uterine rupture.
5. Many STI’s are asymptomatic.
6. In the absence of any step to go to the female model a fetus will develop as a male.
7. Toxic Shock Syndrome can be fatal.
8. STI’s are the most common reason for infertility.
9. During the first trimester of pregnancy the mother urinates frequently due to pressure on the bladder.
10. Viral STI’s can be cured.
11. Absence of testosterone causes degeneration of the Wolffian ducts.
12. Women have more free testosterone than men.
13. Higher rates of cleft palate and hare lip are associated with FASD.
14. Maternal stress is considered a teratogen.
15. Below 7.5 lbs is considered low birth weight.
16. 90-95% births do not need intervention.
17. The endometrium is thickest a few days before menstruation begins.
18. The rate of C-sections in North America is lower than that of the rest of the world.
19. Condoms made from the intestinal tissue of animals protect against STI’s.
20. Additional testosterone can have negative effects for both men and women.
21. Maternal nutrition is most important during the first trimester.
22. Condoms are 87% effective for preventing the transmission of HIV.
23. The expulsion of the placenta happens during the second phase of labour.
24. PMS is a culturally universal syndrome.
25. Hepatitis B is 200 times more common than HIV.