EXAM - Urogenital System

Question 1

contraception

Answer 1

the deliberate prevention of a pregnancy

Question 2

conception

Answer 2

the fertilization of an egg by a sperm

Question 3

fraternal twins

Answer 3

result from the release of 2 eggs at ovulation only share an environment

Question 4

hermaphrodite

Answer 4

individual that has both female and male gonads but can function as both in reproduction

Question 5

indentical twins

Answer 5

have same DNA sequence and are raised in the same environment

Question 6

infertility

Answer 6

the inability to conceive (to become pregnant) after one year or regular unprotected sex

Question 7

MAP (morning after pills)

Answer 7

a birth control pill taken within 3 days of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy

Question 8

spermicides

Answer 8

sperm killing chemical that works alongside a barrier device to prevent pregnancy

Question 9

trimester

Answer 9

one of three periods lasting during a woman’s pregnancy

Question 10

vasectomy

Answer 10

surgical removal of a section of vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the urethra