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What is the figure given below showing in particular?

1. Ovarian cancer
1. Uterine cancer
1. Tubectomy
1. Vasectomy

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The figure shows the tubectomy. This is a surgical method to prevent pregnancy in women. In tubectomy small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied through a small cut in the abdomen or through vagina. It is very effective method but reversibility is very poor.

Correct Option: C

The figure shows the tubectomy. This is a surgical method to prevent pregnancy in women. In tubectomy small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied through a small cut in the abdomen or through vagina. It is very effective method but reversibility is very poor.

Which one of the following is the most widely accepted method of contraception in India, as at present?

1. Cervical caps
1. Tubectomy
1. Diaphragms
1. IUDs. (Intra uterine devices)

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Intra uterine device (IUD) is a method of contraception in India. The IUD is inserted in the woman’s uterus through the cervix.

Correct Option: D

Intra uterine device (IUD) is a method of contraception in India. The IUD is inserted in the woman’s uterus through the cervix.

Cu ions released from copper - releasing Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs):

1. make uterus unsuitable for implantation
1. increase phagocytosis of sperms
1. suppress sperm motility
1. prevent ovulation

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Cu ions released by copper releasing intra uterine devices suppresses sperm motility. Intra-uterine devices are inserted by doctors in the uterus through vagina. They are available as the non-medicated IUDs, copper releasing IUDs and hormone releasing IUDs.

Correct Option: C

Cu ions released by copper releasing intra uterine devices suppresses sperm motility. Intra-uterine devices are inserted by doctors in the uterus through vagina. They are available as the non-medicated IUDs, copper releasing IUDs and hormone releasing IUDs.

Given below are four methods (A-D) and their modes of action (a-d) in achieving contraception. Select their correct matching from the four options that follow:
Method Mode of Action
A.The pill 1.Prevents sperms reaching cervix
B.Condom 2. Prevents implantation
C.Vasectomy 3. Prevents ovulation
D. Copper T 4.Semen contains no sperms

1. A-(c), B-(a), C-(d), D-(b)
1. A-(d), B-(a), C-(b), D-(c)
1. A-(c), B-(d), C-(a), D-(b)
1. A-(b), B-(c), C-(a), D-(d)

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A. The pill — Prevents ovulation
B. Condom — Prevents sperm reaching cervix
C. Vasectomy — Semen contains no sperms
D. Copper-T — Prevent implantation.

Correct Option: A

A. The pill — Prevents ovulation
B. Condom — Prevents sperm reaching cervix
C. Vasectomy — Semen contains no sperms
D. Copper-T — Prevent implantation.

Amniocentesis is a technique

1. by which the essential amino acids in the body can be estimated
1. by which any chromosomal anomalies in the foetus can be detected
1. in which the sex of the foetus can be reversed
1. that can be used for correcting genetic disorders of the foetus

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Amniocentesis is the most widely used method for prenatal detection of many genetic disorders. It is also a technique used for determining the sex of the foetus.

Correct Option: B

Amniocentesis is the most widely used method for prenatal detection of many genetic disorders. It is also a technique used for determining the sex of the foetus.