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What is contraception?
A method or device used to prevent pregnancy
The release of an egg from the ovaries
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
An egg must be released from the ovaries
Sperm must reach and fertilise the egg
Thyroxine must be released
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Which hormones can hormonal contraceptives contain?
(Select all that apply)
Progesterone
Oestrogen
Adrenaline
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
Inhibit FSH production, so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
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How can progesterone act as a contraceptive?
Destroy the sperm cells
Destroy the egg cells
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
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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 injection
Contraceptive implant
Contraceptive patch
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive implant
Contraceptive injection
Intrauterine device
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Which of the following methods of contraception is the most invasive?
Contraceptive patch
Condom
Contraceptive implant
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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)
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix
Destroy the egg cells
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
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If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Cervix
Ovaries
Uterus
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
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If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Urethra
Testes
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:
Reliable
Unreliable
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