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Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the name of the male sex cell?
egg
sperm
penis
testicle
What is the name of the female sex cell?
egg
sperm
vagina
uterus
Where is the male sex cell produced?
uterus
ovaries
spermatic cord
testicles
Where is the female sex cell produced?
penis
Fallopian tubes
ovaries
vagina
How does the sperm get from the vagina to the egg?
it passes through the cervix into the uterus and then travels up the Fallopian tube where it encounters an egg
it passes through the cervix into the uterus where the egg has implanted in a blood lining
it passes through the cervix, where the egg is hiding
it passes through the cervix, into the uterus and then travels up the Fallopian tube to the ovaries where the eggs are held
Select which methods are used by hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy.
using a barrier to block sperm from getting past the cervix
preventing the eggs from leaving the ovaries
thickening the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from getting past the cervix
not having sex when ovulation occurs
thinning the lining of the uterus, discouraging a fertilized egg from implanting
Which contraceptives can also help to prevent the spread of sexually-transmitted diseases.
condom
abstinence
IUD
female (internal) condom
the pill
Which birth control method is the only one 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
the pill
IUD
tubal ligation
vasectomy
abstinence
Which happen in the 1st trimester
baby gains 1/2 pound a week
all organ systems are formed
mother most likely to experience morning sickness
placenta forms
mother likely to feel an increase in energy
Which happen in the 2nd trimester?
baby's growth slows down
baby starts to practice breathing amniotic fluid
mother may lose her mucus plug
placenta forms
mother is likely to experience an increase in energy
Which happen in the 3rd trimester?
mother most likely to experience morning sickness
mother may lose her mucus plug
placenta forms
baby gains 1/2 pound per week
baby starts practicing breathing amniotic fluid
Pregnancies are typically divided into three time periods, called
(a)
Which word or phrase refers to the opening of the cervix?
dilation
effacement
water breaking
contractions
Which word or phrase refers to the thinning of the cervix?
dilation
effacement
water breaking
contractions
Which word or phrase refers to the amniotic sac bursting?
dilation
effacement
water breaking
contractions
Which word or phrase refers to the uterus squeezing to push the baby out during labor?
dilation
effacement
water breaking
contractions
Which activities and substances should women avoid when pregnant?
sugar
alcohol
hot baths or hot tubs
exercise
nicotine
Which are tips for a healthy pregnancy?
Continue to exercise throughout pregnancy.
Limit how much water you drink.
Eat twice as much as before you were pregnant.
Be sure to eat a variety of foods from each food group.
Visit your doctor for regular prenatal check ups.
