Reproductive Health Question 8
8. Which of the following approaches does not give the defined action of contraceptive?
[2016]
| (a) Barrier methods | prevent fertilization |
| (b) Intra uterine devices | Increase phagocytosis of sperms, suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of sperms |
| (c) Hormonal contraceptives | Prevent/retard entry of sperms, prevent ovulation and fertilization |
| (d) Vasectomy | Prevents spermatogenesis |
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception. During the procedure, the male vas deferens are severed and then tied or sealed in a manner so as to prevent sperm from entering into the seminal stream (ejaculate) and thereby prevent fertilization.
