The transfer of embryos with MORE than 8 blastomeres into the uterus is referred to as:

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

Remark: The transfer of embryos with more than 8 blastomeres into the uterus is called IUT (intra uterine transfer) to complete its further development.

What is coitus interruptus?

[Reproductive-Health] [class-xii ]

• A surgical method of contraception
• A method where the male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just before ejaculation
• A barrier method using a cervical cap
• A hormonal method of birth control
Correct Option: B  [ A method where the male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just before ejaculation ]

Remark: Withdrawal or coitus interruptus is a natural contraceptive method in which the male partner withdraws his penis from the vagina just before ejaculation to avoid insemination.

Which of the following is an example of a hormone-releasing IUD?

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• CuT
• Multiload 375
• Lippes Loop
• Progestasert
Correct Option: D  [ Progestasert ]

Remark: Progestasert and LNG-20 are examples of hormone-releasing IUDs. CuT and Multiload 375 are copper-releasing, and Lippes loop is non-medicated.

Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are typically used along with which type of contraceptives to increase their efficiency?

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• Oral pills
• Barrier methods like diaphragms
• IUDs
• Natural methods
Correct Option: B  [ Barrier methods like diaphragms ]

Remark: Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are usually used along with barrier methods like diaphragms, cervical caps, and vaults to increase their contraceptive efficiency.

According to the 2011 census report, India's population growth rate was:

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• less than 2 per cent
• exactly 3 per cent
• more than 4 per cent
• less than 1 per cent
Correct Option: A  [ less than 2 per cent ]

Remark: According to the 2011 census report, the population growth rate in India was less than 2 per cent, which is equivalent to 20/1000/year.

Which of the following is a probable reason for population explosion?

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• A rapid increase in death rate
• A rapid decline in maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR)
• A decrease in the number of people in reproducible age
• A decrease in health facilities
Correct Option: B  [ A rapid decline in maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) ]

Remark: Probable reasons for the population explosion include a rapid decline in the death rate, maternal mortality rate (MMR), and infant mortality rate (IMR), as well as an increase in the number of people of reproducible age.

GIFT (gamete intra fallopian transfer) is a technique recommended for females who:

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• Cannot provide a suitable environment for fertilisation
• Have blocked fallopian tubes
• Cannot produce an ovum but can provide a suitable environment for fertilisation
• Produce poor quality ova
Correct Option: C  [ Cannot produce an ovum but can provide a suitable environment for fertilisation ]

Remark: GIFT is a method for a female who cannot produce an ovum, but can provide a suitable environment for fertilisation and further development. An ovum from a donor is transferred to her fallopian tube.

Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called:

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• Spontaneous abortion
• Stillbirth
• Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
• Miscarriage
Correct Option: C  [ Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) ]

Remark: Intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy before full term is called medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or induced abortion.

What does the term 'infertility' refer to?

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• Inability to have sexual cohabitation
• Inability to produce children despite unprotected sexual co-habitation
• Inability to use contraceptive methods
• Inability to carry a pregnancy to full term
Correct Option: B  [ Inability to produce children despite unprotected sexual co-habitation ]

Remark: Infertility is defined as the inability to produce children in spite of unprotected sexual co-habitation. The summary suggests a timeframe of 2 years.

Oral pills, a contraceptive method used by females, contain:

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• Progestogens only
• Estrogen only
• Progestogen-estrogen combinations
• Either progestogens alone or in progestogen-estrogen combinations
Correct Option: D  [ Either progestogens alone or in progestogen-estrogen combinations ]

Remark: Oral administration of small doses of either progestogens or progestogen–estrogen combinations is a contraceptive method used by females.