In the tubectomy procedure, a small part of the ________ is removed or tied up.
In tubectomy, the sterilisation procedure in the female, a small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up to block gamete transport.
Question 22 of 187
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What is the major drawback of surgical methods of contraception like vasectomy and tubectomy?
Surgical methods like vasectomy and tubectomy are highly effective, but their reversibility is very poor, which is why they are considered a terminal method.
Question 23 of 187
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) was legalised by the Government of India in which year?
The Government of India legalised MTP in 1971 with some strict conditions to avoid its misuse, such as for illegal female foeticides.
Question 24 of 187
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MTPs are considered relatively safe during which period of pregnancy?
MTPs are considered relatively safe during the first trimester, which is up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Second-trimester abortions are much riskier.
Question 25 of 187
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According to the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2017, for a pregnancy between 12 and 24 weeks, the opinion of how many registered medical practitioners is required for termination?
If the pregnancy has lasted more than 12 weeks but fewer than 24 weeks, two registered medical practitioners must be of the opinion that the required grounds for termination exist.
Question 26 of 187
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Which of the following is NOT a term used for infections transmitted through sexual intercourse?
Infections or diseases transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called sexually transmitted infections (STI), venereal diseases (VD), or reproductive tract infections (RTI). Congenital diseases are present from birth.
Question 27 of 187
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Among the common STIs, which one is mentioned as the most dangerous?
Among the common STIs listed, HIV infection is mentioned as the most dangerous.
Question 28 of 187
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Which of the following STIs are mentioned as NOT being completely curable?
The source states that except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable if detected early and treated properly.
Question 29 of 187
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Untreated STIs can lead to complications later in life. What does PID stand for?
Later complications of STIs could include pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), abortions, still births, ectopic pregnancies, infertility or even cancer of the reproductive tract.
Question 30 of 187
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The incidence of STIs is reported to be very high among persons in which age group?
Though all persons are vulnerable to STIs, their incidences are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of 15-24 years.
