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Question

Copper-T is a device that prevents:

A
Fertilization
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Egg maturation
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Ovulation
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Implantation of blastocyst
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Solution

Copper-T:

  1. Copper T is a tiny IUD made up of copper coil.
  2. ​It is inserted into the uterine cavity by a doctor or nurse and left there for certain period for the contraception purpose.
  3. The main function of copper-T is spermicidal, which means it prevents the sperm from the reaching the egg by killing the sperm.
  4. This IUD stops the movement of the sperm by blocking the movement of the tail, which eventually stops the pregnancy.

Final Answer: Copper-T is a device that prevents fertilization.


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