Question

The surgical method of contraception in females consists of cutting and tying of

• A. Oviducts
• B. Cervix
• C. Ovaries
• D. Uterus

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Oviducts

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Tubectomy is a surgical method of contraception followed in females.
2. In this method, the abdomen has to be opened and fallopian tubes(oviducts) are exposed. Then they are cut and tied with nylon thread.
3. This method prevents the passage of eggs.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. It is a cylinder-shaped neck-like structure that connects the vagina and uterus of a female.
2. Removal of the cervix is not considered any contraceptive method.

Option C:

1. Ovaries are the site formation of female gamete i.e. ovum and are the primary reproductive organ in females.
2. Surgical removal of ovaries is called oophorectomy.
3. It is not a contraceptive method.

Option D:

1. It is a secondary reproductive organ in females that nourishes the developing foetus during gestation.
2. Surgical removal of the uterus is called a hysterectomy.
3. It is not a contraceptive method.

The surgical method of contraception in females consists of cutting and tying oviducts.