What is RU-486? How does it work?
What will be an ideal response?
RU-486, or mifepristone, is a drug which induces a very early abortion. It has a powerful antiprogesterone effect, causing the endometrium of the uterus to be sloughed off and thus bringing about an abortion. It is administered as a tablet followed 2 days later by a small dose of prostaglandin, which increases contractions of the uterus, helping to expel the embryo. It can be used during the first 7 to 9 weeks of pregnancy, and research shows that it is effective in 92 percent of cases when combined with prostaglandin.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is the best way to communicate sexual preferences and desires to one's partner?
a. make sounds or movements to communicate excitement and pleasure b. use mirroring techniques while making love c. verbally express sexual needs, likes, dislikes, and feelings d. use nonverbal communication in the form of touch
Janelle is bothered by her husband's lack of "support" while she cares for her ailing mother. She decides she needs to talk to him about her concerns, and so she sets up a lunch date with her husband during his half hour lunch break from work
Why are Janelle's efforts in communicating with her husband about her concerns likely to be ineffective? a. Janelle is being disrespectful to her husband by not letting him enjoy his lunch break. b. Janelle chooses a time that will be "rushed" for her husband. c. It is not Janelle's husband's primary responsibility to help care for her mother. d. Janelle's mother should also be present for the discussion.
Which one of the following couples probably has the lowest frequency of sexual activity?
a) Hank and Doug, a homosexual male couple b) Nancy and Cassie, a lesbian couple c) John and Mary, a cohabiting couple d) Paul and Joan, a married couple
Data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the average age at first marriage has _______ over time.
a) decreased b) increased c) remained the same d) increased for women and decreased for men