Question

The laparoscope is introduced into the abdominal cavity during the technique of test tube baby formation. It is done

• A. To locate the follicular cells developing in the embryo.
• B. To locate the egg developing in the embryo.
• C. To locate the ovulating egg.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

To locate the egg developing in the embryo.

• The test-tube baby is developed by the fertilization of the egg and sperm in in-vitro conditions.
• Laparoscopy is the technique in which a tube with a camera attached is used to locate the position of the egg.
• When the fertilized egg is transplanted into the mother's womb, the technique is used to observe the egg and its position.
• The technique can also be used to monitor the zygote development to form the embryo.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.