Question

Tubectomy is a method of sterilisation in which

• A. Small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up
  
• B. Ovaries are removed surgically
  
• C. Uterus is removed surgically
  
• D. Small part of vas deferens is removed or tied up
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up


Uterus is removed surgically :
Hysterectomy is the term used to refer to the method of surgically removing the uterus.

Small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up : Tubectomy is a surgical contraceptive method performed in females.In this method, fallopian tubes are cut open and a small part is removed. The remaining portion of cut fallopian tubes are ligated or clipped. This obstructs transport of gametes.

Ovaries are removed surgically :
Ovariectomy is the term used to refer to the method of surgical removal of the ovaries.

Small part of vas deferens is removed or tied up :
Vasectomy is a surgical contraceptive method performed in males.

• In this method, a small part of vas deferens is cut and removed.
• The remaining ends of the vas deferens is then tied up.
• This obstructs the flow of sperms.

Final answer :
(b) Small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up