What does research tell us about the use of anesthetics during childbirth?
What will be an ideal response?
The use of anesthetics has been questioned by some. Proponents of the use of anesthetics argue that, with modern technology, women no longer need to experience pain during childbirth. Opponents argue that anesthetics have a number of well-documented dangerous effects on both mother and infant. Anesthetics in the mother's bloodstream pass through the placenta to the infant. Thus, while they have the desired effect of depressing the mother's central nervous system, they also depress the infant's nervous system. Anesthetics also prevent the mother from using her body as effectively as she might to push the baby out. Also, if administered early in labor, anesthetics may inhibit uterine contractions, slow cervical dilation, and prolong labor. However, research also shows that the negative effects of epidural anesthesia can be reduced by using low dosages and techniques that allow the woman to move around.
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Describe the stages of maturation of the male germ cells.
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The Skene's gland in females and the prostate in males have the same embryonic source-the urethral primordia. The Skene's gland also secretes a fluid that is biologically similar to the milky alkaline fluid secreted by the male prostate. Based on this, we may say that
A. these organs are analogous but not homologous. B. these organs are homologous but not analogous. C. these organs are neither analogous nor homologous. D. these organs are both analogous and homologous.
________ refers to the process of learning values and norms of sexual behaviors.
A. Sexual socialization B. Sexual unlearning C. Sexual chauvinism D. Resilience E. Sexual orientation