Question

11 multiple choice 1 point
______ is the premature termination of a pregnancy.
○ sterilization
○ preeclampsia
○ abortion
○ artificial insemination

12 multiple choice 1 point
current eugenic sterilization statutes:
○ provide for vasectomy or salpingectomy as the preferred method of castration.
○ provide for salpingectomy as the preferred method of castration.
○ permit castration in most cases.
○ allow for the performance of castration.

13 multiple choice 1 point
physicians are feeling the heat:
○ for performing early abortions without consent.
○ for performing abortions in outpatient clinics.
○ for performing elective abortions.
○ for charging too much for abortions.

Explanation:

Question 11

• Sterilization is a procedure to prevent reproduction, not terminate a pregnancy.
• Preeclampsia is a pregnancy - related disorder with high blood pressure, not pregnancy termination.
• Abortion is defined as the premature termination of a pregnancy.
• Artificial insemination is a method to assist conception, not terminate a pregnancy.

• Eugenic sterilization statutes historically (and in relevant context) provide for vasectomy (for males) or salpingectomy (for females) as preferred methods of sterilization (castration - like in terms of reproductive function removal). The other options either are incorrect about the preferred method or the scope of permission (eugenic sterilization is not about "permit castration in most cases" or a general "allow for performance" without specifying the method).

• Performing abortions without consent is illegal and unethical, so physicians would face heat for that. Performing abortions in outpatient clinics is a common and legal practice in many places. Performing elective abortions is legal in many jurisdictions under certain regulations. Charging too much is a billing issue but not the main "heat" source related to the ethical/legal aspects of abortion procedures as much as performing without consent.

Answer:

C. Abortion

Question 12