1
Q
What is contraception?
A
- the prevention of fertilisation or implantation after sexual intercourse has taken place
2
Q
What is the only method of contraception that is 100% effective?
A
- abstinence
- (not having sexual intercourse)
3
Q
What are the main groups that contraceptives can be divided into according to how they work?
A
- Prevent ovulation (egg being released)
- Prevent fertilisation (sperm reaching egg)
- Prevent embryo implantation or development
LS - Human Reproduction
flashcards
Decks in class (58)
# Cards
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Male Reproductive Organs5
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The Scrotum6
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The Testis10
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Male Reproductive Ducts12
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The Prostate Gland4
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The Cowper's Gland6
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The Penis13
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Semen5
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Female Reproductive Tract3
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The Ovaries9
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The Fallopian Tubes (Oviducts)7
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The Uterus16
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The Vagina5
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External Female Genitalia6
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Puberty15
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Physical Changes of Puberty in Girls10
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Physical Changes of Puberty in Boys8
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Distinctive Human Sexual Activities7
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Gametogenesis5
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Spermatogenesis5
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Structure of a Sperm11
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Oogenesis7
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The Menstrual Cycle4
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The Ovarian Cycle14
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The Uterine Cycle12
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Hormonal Control of Menstrual Cycle6
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Negative Feedback Loops in the Menstrual Cycle6
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Menopause4
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Copulation vs Fertilisation4
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Gestation6
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Fertilisation8
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Blastocyst Formation and Implantation12
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Formation of the Embryo4
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The Placenta22
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The Amnion10
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The Umbilical Cord4
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Stages of Pregnancy: First Trimester6
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Stages of Pregnancy: Second Trimester7
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Stages of Pregnancy: Third Trimester11
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Birth12
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Dilation of the Cervix6
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Delivery of the Baby3
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Expulsion of the Placenta3
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Mammary Glands8
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Contraception3
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Contraception: 1. Prevent Ovulation3
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Contraception: 2. Prevent Fertilisation21
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Contraception: 3. Prevent Embryo Implantation or Development7
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Contraception: 4. Other Contraceptive Devices3
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Sexually Transmitted Infections6
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Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)9
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Syphilis8
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Gonorrhoea11
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Infertility2
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Male Infertility6
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Female Infertility11
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Surrogacy6
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Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)5
