Condoms are barriers that cover________.

penis in males and ovary in females

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penis in males and cervix or vagina in females

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scrotum in males and cervix or vagina in females

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cervix in males and vagina in females

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The correct option is B penis in males and cervix or vagina in females
Condoms are the barrier method of contraception.

They are made of very thin latex/rubber, polyurethane and are designed to prevent pregnancy by stopping the sperms from meeting up with the ovum.

Condoms are available for both males and females. They cover the penis in males and cervix and vagina in females.

Condoms protect the user from contracting STDs.

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Q. Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement.

A. Barrier methods are available for both males and females
B. In barrier methods, ovum and sperms are prevented from physically meeting with the help of barriers
C. Condoms are made of thin rubber/latex sheath that are used to cover the penis in male or vagina and cervix in the female, just before coitus so that the ejaculated semen would not enter into the female reproductive tract
D. Both the male and the female condoms are reusable, can be self–inserted and thereby gives privacy to the user
E. Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover cervix during coitus. These barriers are disposable.

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