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The birth control pills are which kind of drug?

A
analgesics
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tranquilizers
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C
sulphapyridine
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antifertility
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Solution

The correct option is D antifertility
Antifertility agents are drugs that control fertility and are also called oral contraceptives. These drugs affect and are involved in the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females. Estrogen and progesterone in combined form are given as birth control pills. The antifertility substance is deemed to be active in females when it prevents fertilization, prevent ovulation, implantation, and destroys the zygote or causes abortion.

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