practices such as female genital mutilation unsafe male circumcision

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Reproductive System Exam Quizlet

1. Practices such as female genital mutilation and unsafe male circumcision are categorized as:

A. Harmful traditional practices
B. Encouraged in rural Zambia
C. Recommended in modern surgery and IRH
D. Safer sex practices

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Practices like female genital mutilation and unsafe male circumcision are considered harmful traditional practices due to the physical and psychological harm they cause. Choice A is correct as these practices are not safe or recommended. Choice B is incorrect, as harmful traditional practices are not encouraged anywhere. Choice C is incorrect as modern surgery and organizations like IRH aim to eliminate such practices, not recommend them. Choice D is incorrect as these practices are not related to safer sex practices but rather harmful practices that need to be eradicated.

2. Which of the following are outcomes of an ectopic pregnancy EXCEPT?

A. Tubal abortion
B. Tubal rupture
C. Intra-tubal bleeding
D. Secondary abdominal pregnancy

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Common outcomes include tubal abortion (spontaneous termination of ectopic pregnancy within the fallopian tube), tubal rupture (rupture of the fallopian tube leading to internal bleeding), and intra-tubal bleeding. Secondary abdominal pregnancy, on the other hand, is a rare occurrence and not a typical outcome of an ectopic pregnancy. It involves the implantation of a fertilized egg in the peritoneal cavity rather than the uterus.

3. What is one of the roles of the oxytocin hormone?

A. Stimulates milk ejection.
B. Stimulates the production of milk.
C. Stimulates the development of lactoferrin.
D. Stimulates the secretion of relaxin.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Stimulates milk ejection.' Oxytocin is responsible for contracting the muscles around the milk ducts, pushing milk into the nipples for breastfeeding. This process is known as milk ejection or let-down. The other choices are incorrect because oxytocin's primary function is to facilitate milk ejection rather than directly stimulating the production of milk, the development of lactoferrin, or the secretion of relaxin.

4. During menopause, what do ovaries stop producing?

A. Progesterone and Estrogen
B. Prolactin
C. Human chorionic gonadotropin
D. Oxytocin

Correct answer: A

Rationale: During menopause, the ovaries stop producing progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone and estrogen are hormones essential for the menstrual cycle and reproductive functions. Prolactin is a hormone responsible for milk production in the breasts and is not primarily produced by the ovaries. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is produced during pregnancy to support the production of progesterone and estrogen. Oxytocin is a hormone involved in labor and breastfeeding, not primarily produced by the ovaries.

5. What is the most common cause of abortion in Zambia?

A. Malaria.
B. Tuberculosis.
C. HIV.
D. Ascariasis.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Malaria. Malaria is a prevalent cause of abortion in Zambia due to its impact on maternal health. Malaria infection during pregnancy can lead to severe complications, including miscarriage. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because while Tuberculosis, HIV, and Ascariasis are significant health issues, they are not the commonest cause of abortion in Zambia as Malaria.