16.3 How Function Of Human Reproductive System Can Be Disrupted

Question 1

Effects of substance abuse on foetus

Answer 1

Babies born premature -> require intensive care, organs not fully developed

Babies low-birth weight -> undeveloped immune systems, higher risk of infections

Smoking affect development of heart, lungs and brain, develop respiratory problems later in like, more likely to face obesity and diabetes

Alcohol consumption, abuse of drugs (heroin, cocaine, cannabis, “ice” etc) -> physical, intellectual & behavioural challenges e.g. find it difficult to pay attention & learn

Question 2

Examples of substance abuse

Answer 2

Smoking 🚬
Alcohol 🍷
Abuse of drugs i.e. Cannabis, heroin 💊

Question 3

Examples of temporary birth control methods

Answer 3

Rhythm method
Condom
Spermicide
Intra-uterine device
Birth control pills
Diaphragm

Question 4

Permanent birth control methods

Answer 4

Tubal ligation
Vasectomy

Question 5

Rhythm method

Answer 5

Tracking fertile period of menstrual cycle and when woman ovulate’s -> Couple’s don’t have sexual intercourse
However, it can be unreliable, pregnancy may occur

Question 6

Condom

Answer 6

Rubber covering places over penis before sexual intercourse -> prevent sperm from entering uterus

Question 7

Spermicide

Answer 7

Cream that kills sperm in vagina

Question 8

Intra-uterine device

Answer 8

Contains copper, inserted into uterus by doctor
Prevents sperm from fertilizing egg & embryo from being implanted in uterus

Question 9

Birth control pills

Answer 9

Contain female sex hormones that disrupt release of eggs from ovaries -> prevent fertilisation

Question 10

Diaphragm

Answer 10

Done-shaped, made of plastic
Placed in vagina to cover cervix
Recent sperm from entering uterus & reaching oviducts