The transfer of an ovum collected from a donor into the fallopian tube of another female is known as ________.

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• ZIFT
• IUT
• GIFT
• ICSI
Correct Option: C  [ GIFT ]

Remark: GIFT, or Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer, is an ART procedure where an egg (gamete) from a donor is transferred to the fallopian tube of a recipient who cannot produce her own eggs but can support a pregnancy.

In the ________ procedure, a sperm is directly injected into the ovum in the laboratory.

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• AI
• IUI
• ICSI
• IVF
Correct Option: C  [ ICSI ]

Remark: Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialized ART technique where a single sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of an ovum to achieve fertilisation.

Infertility cases due to very low sperm counts can be corrected by ________ technique.

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• artificial insemination (AI)
• in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)
• gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT)
• surrogacy
Correct Option: A  [ artificial insemination (AI) ]

Remark: Artificial insemination (AI) is a technique used to treat male infertility, especially in cases of low sperm count or inability to inseminate.

In the ________ technique, semen is artificially introduced into the uterus of the female.

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• IUI
• ICSI
• ZIFT
• GIFT
Correct Option: A  [ IUI ]

Remark: IUI, or Intra-Uterine Insemination, is a type of artificial insemination where processed semen is placed directly into the uterus.

ART techniques require extremely high precision handling by specialised professionals and ________ instrumentation.

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• simple
• basic
• expensive
• reusable
Correct Option: C  [ expensive ]

Remark: A major challenge with ART is that the techniques require specialised professionals and expensive instrumentation, making them inaccessible and unaffordable for many.

Emotional, religious and social factors are also ________ in the adoption of ART methods.

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• encouragements
• motivators
• deterrents
• requirements
Correct Option: C  [ deterrents ]

Remark: Besides cost and availability, the adoption of ART methods is also hindered by emotional, religious, and social deterrents.

Our laws permit legal ________ and it is one of the best methods for couples looking for parenthood.

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• surrogacy
• adoption
• cloning
• gamete donation
Correct Option: B  [ adoption ]

Remark: For couples unable to have biological children, legal adoption is presented as an excellent option for parenthood, as it provides a home for many orphaned and destitute children.

Inability to conceive even after ________ years of unprotected sexual cohabitation is called infertility, according to the summary.

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• 1
• 2
• 3
• 5
Correct Option: B  [ 2 ]

Remark: The summary of the chapter defines infertility as the inability to produce children despite 2 years of unprotected sexual cohabitation.

Successful implementation of action plans for reproductive health requires strong infrastructural facilities, professional ________ and material support.

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• opinion
• expertise
• ethics
• discretion
Correct Option: B  [ expertise ]

Remark: To successfully implement action plans for reproductive health, essential components include strong infrastructure, professional expertise, and adequate material support.

A possible ill-effect of contraceptives is ________ bleeding, where bleeding occurs between menstrual periods.

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• breakthrough
• heavy
• regular
• scant
Correct Option: A  [ breakthrough ]

Remark: While generally safe, contraceptives can have possible ill-effects, including nausea, abdominal pain, and breakthrough bleeding.