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What is contraception?
A method or device used to prevent pregnancy
The maintenance of internal body conditions
The release of an egg from the ovaries
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Which of the following must occur for somebody to become pregnant naturally?
(Select all that apply)
Sperm must reach and fertilise the egg
An egg must be released from the ovaries
The fertilised egg must implant into the uterus lining
Thyroxine must be released
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Which hormones can hormonal contraceptives contain?
(Select all that apply)
Adrenaline
Oestrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
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How can oestrogen act as a contraceptive?
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
Destroy the egg cells
Destroy the sperm cells
Inhibit FSH production, so that eggs can't mature
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How can progesterone act as a contraceptive?
Destroy the sperm cells
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the egg cells
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Does the combined oral contraceptive pill ('the pill') contain oestrogen, progesterone, or both?
Oestrogen
Progesterone
Both
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the longest lasting?
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive implant
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive injection
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive patch
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Which of the following methods of contraception is the most invasive?
Condom
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive implant
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Condoms are the only contraceptives that protect against:
Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
Heart disease
Pregnancy
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The diaphragm sits over the to prevent sperm from entering the uterus.
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How does a spermicide act as a contraceptive?
(be aware that spermicides are not very effective)
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix
Destroy the sperm cells
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the egg cells
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If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Ovaries
Uterus
Cervix
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
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If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Penis
Testes
Sperm duct
Urethra
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Natural methods of contraception, such as only having intercourse at certain times of the month, or stopping intercourse just before ejaculation are:
Unreliable
Reliable
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