PHAR1101 The Rise and Fall of the Pill Questions
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It involves sexual intercourse between male and
What is dimorphic sexual
female where sperm fertilises an egg in the female
reproduction in mammals?
reproductive tract.
How long can sperm Sperm can survive up to 5 days in the fallopian tube.
survive in the female
reproductive system?
Why was fertility Due to pain, medical risks, high infant mortality,
historically controlled? economic burden, and social reasons.
What was the ancient Aristotle believed sperm mixed with a 'milky' female
belief about how substance like rennet forms a baby, similar to cheese-
conception occurred? making.
How did breastfeeding act Breastfeeding suppresses ovulation by increasing
as contraception? prolactin levels which inhibits GnRH.
They are barrier devices inserted into the vagina such
What are pessaries in
as sponges or clay to block sperm from reaching the
ancient contraception?
cervix.
What were early condoms Materials like linen, silk, or animal intestines; they were
made of? washed and reused.
What are caps and Barrier contraceptives that cover the cervix to block
diaphragms? sperm, used in the early 20th century.
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Terms in this set (31)
It involves sexual intercourse between male and
What is dimorphic sexual
female where sperm fertilises an egg in the female
reproduction in mammals?
reproductive tract.
How long can sperm Sperm can survive up to 5 days in the fallopian tube.
survive in the female
reproductive system?
Why was fertility Due to pain, medical risks, high infant mortality,
historically controlled? economic burden, and social reasons.
What was the ancient Aristotle believed sperm mixed with a 'milky' female
belief about how substance like rennet forms a baby, similar to cheese-
conception occurred? making.
How did breastfeeding act Breastfeeding suppresses ovulation by increasing
as contraception? prolactin levels which inhibits GnRH.
They are barrier devices inserted into the vagina such
What are pessaries in
as sponges or clay to block sperm from reaching the
ancient contraception?
cervix.
What were early condoms Materials like linen, silk, or animal intestines; they were
made of? washed and reused.
What are caps and Barrier contraceptives that cover the cervix to block
diaphragms? sperm, used in the early 20th century.
