Oral Contraceptives Primarily Prevent Conception by

question 63

Multiple Choice

Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by

• A)reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix by thickening cervical mucus.
• B)blocking sperm from reaching the ovum.
• C)changing the acidity of the vaginal canal.
• D)preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.

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Definitions:

Alarm Stage

The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome, in which the person experiences a burst of energy that aids in dealing with the stressful situation.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body adapts to and resists stressors with increased performance of various defensive mechanisms.

Selye's GAS

A theory proposed by Hans Selye that describes the body's physiological response to stress in three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion.

Prisoner of War

A person who is captured and held by an enemy during conflict or war, typically under international law guidelines.