CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

5

You visited us 5 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Male and Female Condoms

IUDs which ar...

Question

IUDs which are used by females

A

Act as spermicidal jellies

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Block the entry of sperms into vagina

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Are implanted under the skin and they release progestron and estrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Release copper ions in the uterus that increase phagocytosis of sperms

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Release copper ions in the uterus that increase phagocytosis of sperms
An intrauterine device (IUD or coil) is a small contraceptive device. The one used by females is often 'T'-shaped, These IUDs suppress sperm motility and fertilising ability of sperm by releasing copper ions. Copper acts as a spermicide within the uterus.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Which of the following are incorrectly matched?
(i) Vasectomy - Sterilization procedure in the female.
(ii) Emergency contraceptive - Morning after pills.
(iii) Copper - T - Inserted in the uterus that prevents Implantation of embryo.
(iv) Oral pills - Inserted under the skin that slowly release progesterone which prevents implantation.
(v) Diaphragm - A soft rubber cup that prevents sperms from entering uterus.

Q. Diaphragms are contraceptive devices used by females. Choose the correct option from the statements given below:
i. They are introduced into the uterus
ii. They are placed to cover the cervical region
iii. They act as physical barriers for sperm entry
iv. They act as spermicidal agents

Cu ions released from copper-T Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) control birth by: (1)

Q. Vaults are a type of contraceptive devices.

Choose the correct option from the statements given below.
Statement I: They are used exclusively by females.
Statement II: They are introduced deep into the uterus.
Statement III: They act as spermicidal agents.
Statement IV: They physically prevent sperms from reaching oocytes.

Progestasert is IUD which makes the uterus unsuitable and cervix hostile to the sperms as they are

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Contraception

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Male and Female Condoms

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon