Contraception
This lesson covers:
- The main forms of contraception
- The pros and cons of each type
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)
Thyroxine must be released
The fertilised egg must implant into the uterus lining
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)
Oestrogen
Adrenaline
Progesterone
Testosterone
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How can oestrogen act as a contraceptive?
Destroy the egg cells
Inhibit FSH production, so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix, so sperm can't enter the uterus
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How can progesterone act as a contraceptive?
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Destroy the sperm cells
Destroy the egg cells
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
Contraceptive implant
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive injection
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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the shortest lasting?
Intrauterine device
Contraceptive patch
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant
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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:
Heart disease
Pregnancy
Sexually transmitted diseases/infections
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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)
Inhibit FSH so that eggs can't mature
Stimulate the production of mucus in the cervix
Destroy the sperm cells
Destroy the egg cells
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If a women undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Fallopian tubes / oviducts
Uterus
Cervix
Ovaries
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If a man undergoes sterilisation, which structure is cut and tied?
Penis
Testes
Urethra
Sperm duct
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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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