Question

The diagram alongside represents a surgical sterilization method in males. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the parts marked A, B, C, D and E.
(ii) Give the name of the surgical method represented in the diagram.
(iii) Which part is ligated or cut?
(iv) Name the corresponding surgical method conducted on females.
(v) name the part which is ligated in females and why?
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Answer 1

(i) A is seminal vesicle, B is vas deferens, C is urethra, D is testis, E is scrotum


(ii) Vasectomy is the surgical method represented in the diagram.

(iii) In vasectomy, a small portion of the vas deferens is cut and the loose ends are ligated.

(iv) Tubectomy is the corresponding surgical method conducted on females.

(v) In tubectomy, a part of the fallopian tube is cut and ligated with a nylon thread. This blocks the ovum from passing through fallopian tube into the uterus.