Question 1

Which of the following causes uterine contractions during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin is released in response to nipple stimulation during breastfeeding, which causes the smooth muscle of the uterus to contract. This helps in reducing postpartum bleeding and returning the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size.

Question 2

Which of the following is a pregnancy complication that can result in seizures?

Accepted Answer

Eclampsia is a severe complication of pregnancy characterized by the onset of seizures, typically in a woman who has developed pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a condition marked by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine. Eclampsia is a serious condition that can have life-threatening consequences for both the mother and the baby.

Question 3

In order to reduce the risk of miscarriage, amniocentesis should be carried out __________.

Accepted Answer

Amniocentesis is typically recommended to be performed between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy to minimize the risk of miscarriage. Performing it before the 20th week falls within this safer timeframe.

Question 4

Trish and George have conceived several times but have miscarried every time. What type of infertility do Trish and George have?

Accepted Answer

Secondary infertility refers to the inability to carry a pregnancy to term after previously having conceived, which fits Trish and George's situation.

Question 5

If a researcher studied 100 men who were between the ages of 20 and 40, approximately how many of those men would have be considered to have a problem with fertility?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 4% of men in the general population have a problem with fertility, so out of 100 men, about 4 would be expected to have fertility issues.

Question 6

Regan was identified as having a low sperm count. This means he produces __________ million or less sperm per millilitre of semen.

Accepted Answer

A low sperm count is defined as having fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen, making option A (10 million or less) the correct choice.

Question 7

The most common cause of fertility problems in women relates to __________.

Accepted Answer

The most common cause of fertility problems in women is related to issues with ovulation. Problems with ovulation can prevent the release of mature eggs from the ovaries, making fertilization by sperm difficult.

Question 8

Paige became pregnant after using clomiphene citrate. What is the probability that she will be carrying two or more babies?

Accepted Answer

Clomiphene citrate is a medication used to induce ovulation, and it increases the chance of multiple pregnancies to about 10% (which includes all multiples, not just twins). However, the most accurate estimate for twins specifically is around 7-10%, making option B (20 per cent) incorrect based on the standard understanding. The correct probability for carrying two or more babies (multiples) is closer to 10 per cent, which is option D. This was a mistake in my initial assessment. The correct answer, based on the typical outcomes of clomiphene citrate use, should be D) 10 per cent.

Question 9

Laila is expecting twins. She asked her doctor when she will likely give birth. The doctor said that the mean gestational age at birth for twins is __________.

Accepted Answer

The mean gestational age at birth for twins is typically around 35 weeks, which is shorter than the standard 40 weeks for a single baby due to the increased demands and space limitations of carrying more than one fetus.

Question 10

Sperm typically live for __________ hours inside a woman's body.

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The answer of Sperm typically live for __________ hours inside...

Question 11

The thinning and shortening of the cervix during labour is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thinning and shortening of the cervix...

Question 12

For a few weeks after giving birth, Amanda cried often and was anxious, but after that she was feeling happy again. Amanda was likely suffering from __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For a few weeks after giving birth,...

Question 13

Studies have found that approximately __________ per cent of pregnancies are miscarried by the sixth week after the last menstrual period.

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The answer of Studies have found that approximately __________ per...

Question 14

Approximately 60 to 80 per cent of deaths of infants without congenital anomalies is related to __________ __________.

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The answer of Approximately 60 to 80 per cent of...

Question 15

In the AIH method of assisted human reproduction, sperm from a partner or __________ is used for fertilization.

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The answer of In the AIH method of assisted human...

Question 16

A baby has low birth weight if its weight at birth is less than the average weight for its __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A baby has low birth weight if...

Question 17

Julie needs help getting pregnant but does not want a method that involves any fertilized eggs to be frozen or discarded. The best method for Julie to choose in order to conceive is __________ __________ __________(three words).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Julie needs help getting pregnant but does...

Question 18

Breastfeeding changes the fertility of the woman by causing __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Breastfeeding changes the fertility of the woman...

Question 19

The __________ is delivered in the final stage of labour.

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The answer of The __________ is delivered in the final...

Question 20

Most home pregnancy tests detect __________ in the blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most home pregnancy tests detect __________ in...

Quiz 6: Pregnancy and Childbirth