One of the legal methods of birth control is
1. abortion by taking an appropriate medicine
2. by abstaining from coitus from day 10-17 of the menstrual cycle
3. by having coitus at the time of day break
4. by a premature ejaculation during coitus
Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis?
1. | Klinefelter syndrome | 2. | Sex of the foetus |
3. | Down's syndrome | 4. | Jaundice |
Artificial insemination means:
1. | transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova |
2. | transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova |
3. | artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina |
4. | introduction of sperms of healthy donor directly into the ovary |
What is the figure given below showing in particular?
1. | Ovarian cancer | 2. | Uterine cancer |
3. | Tubectomy | 4. | Vasectomy |
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy?
1. | Twelve weeks | 2. | Eighteen weeks |
3. | Six weeks | 4. | Eight weeks |
In vitro fertilization is a technique that involves transfer of which one of the following into the fallopian tube?
1. Embryo only, up to 8 cell stage
2. Either zygote or early embryo upto 8 cell stage
3. Embryo of 32 cell stage
4. Zygote only
The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for
1. detecting sex of the unborn foetus
2. artificial insemination
3. transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother
4. detecting any genetic abnormality
Cu ions released from copper-releasing Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs):
1. make the uterus unsuitable for implantation
2. increase phagocytosis of sperms
3. suppress sperm motility
4. prevent ovulation
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 |
a |
Prevents sperms from reaching the ovum |
B |
Condom |
b |
Prevents implantation |
C |
Vasectomy |
c |
Prevents ovulation |
D |
Copper - T |
d |
Semen contains no sperms |
Options: | A | B | C | D |
1. | c | a | d | b |
2. | d | a | b | c |
3. | c | d | a | b |
4. | b | c | a | d |
Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter:
A. | Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during the first trimester is generally safe |
B. | Generally, chances of conception are nil until the mother breast-feeds the infants up to two years |
C. | Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives |
D. | Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception |
1. | B, C | 2. | C, D |
3. | A, C | 4. | A, B |