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