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Abstinence, Safe Sex, and Making Informed Decisions Answers

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How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy?

A
They kill sperm.
B
They block sperm from reaching an egg.
C
They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.
D
They release progestin into the body to prevent fertilization.
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Look at the chart showing effectiveness of contraceptives.

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A
IUD, implant, injection
B
patch, vaginal ring, implant
C
patch, vaginal ring, pill
D
vaginal ring, patch, injection
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Which best describes abstinence?

A
Saying no to oral sex.
B
Avoidance of sexual intercourse.
C
Declining to go on a date with another person.
D
Refusal to have sexual intercourse or engage in other sexual activity.
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Which is a factor that acts as a barrier to making healthy decisions about relationships and sexual health?

A
a lack of knowledge
B
many structured activities
C
having a lot of information
D
no need for parental consent to receive some medical services
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Which statement is accurate regarding sexual activity?

A
Peers do not have much influence on sexual activity.
B
Dating an older person increases the chance of having sex.
C
Other teens are having more sex than most teenagers perceive.
D
Approximately 90 percent of teens have sex before age 16.
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Which is an important consideration that a teen should think about before agreeing to have sex?

A
Sex can have negative health consequences.
B
A woman’s menstrual cycle usually comes once a month.
C
Condoms are an inexpensive barrier birth control method.
D
Sex is something that happens eventually.
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Which can result from healthy decisions about sex?

A
prevention of sexual assault
B
increased risk of unplanned pregnancy
C
increased incidence of mental health issues
D
avoidance of acquiring an STD

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