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Reproductive Health — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproductive Health2 Marks
Question
  1. Name any two copper releasing IUDs.
  2. Explain how do they act as effective contraceptives in human females.
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Copper ions-releasing IUDs are more efficient than non-medicated methods. Why?
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Answer

  1. Cu-T, Cu-7 and Multiload 375.
  2. IUDs function by either of the following mechanisms:
  • Suppress sperm motility or fertilising capacity of sperms.
  • Increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus.

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