Question

Artificial insemination means-

• A. introduction of sperms of a healthy donor directly into the ovary
• B. artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina
• C. transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova
• D. transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova

Answer 1

The correct option is B

artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina

The correct answer is B.

The explanation for the correct answer:

1. Artificial insemination refers to the transfer of sperms into the vagina or female genital tract.
2. It is used to treat infertility.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is the transfer of sperms(from a healthy donor) into the ovary.

Option C:

Where the sperms from a husband are transferred to a test tube with ova, the phenomenon is termed In vitro fertilization and not artificial insemination.

Option D:

The transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova is also considered a type of In vitro fertilization, not artificial insemination.

Final answer: Artificial insemination means the artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina.