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What is contraception?
The release of an egg from the ovaries
A method or device used to prevent pregnancy
The maintenance of internal body conditions
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Which of the following must occur for somebody to become pregnant naturally?
(Select all that apply)
The fertilised egg must implant into the uterus lining
Thyroxine must be released
Sperm must reach and fertilise the egg
An egg must be released from the ovaries
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Which hormones can hormonal contraceptives contain?
(Select all that apply)
Testosterone
Adrenaline
Oestrogen
Progesterone
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How can oestrogen act as a contraceptive?
Destroy the sperm cells
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
Destroy the egg 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
Destroy the egg cells
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
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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?
Contraceptive patch
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
Contraceptive patch
Intrauterine device
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Which of the following methods of contraception is the most invasive?
Contraceptive implant
Contraceptive patch
Condom
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Condoms are the only contraceptives that protect against:
Pregnancy
Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
Heart disease
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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)
Destroy the sperm cells
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix
Destroy the egg cells
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If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
Uterus
Ovaries
Cervix
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If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Testes
Urethra
Sperm duct
Penis
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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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