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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MCQs

Total Questions : 57 | Page 5 of 6 pages
Question 41. The permanent methods of birth control are
  1.    Vasectomy
  2.    Tubectomy
  3.    Condom
  4.    Both (a) and (b)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Both (a) and (b)
:
D
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. Sterilization procedure for women is called tubectomy. The procedure for men is called vasectomy.
Question 42. Given below are four methods of contraception (A)-(D) and their modes of action (i)-(iv) in achieving  contraception .Select  their correct matching form the four options that follow.
MethodMode of actionA. The pill(i) Prevents sperms reaching cervixB. Condom(ii) Prevents implantationC. Vasectomy(iii) Prevents ovulationD. CopperT(iv) Semen contains no sperms
 
  1.    A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii)
  2.    A-(ii),  B-(iii), C-(i) , D-(iv)
  3.    A-(iii), B-(i) , C-(iv), D-(ii)
  4.    A-(iv), B-(i), C- (ii), D-(ii)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> A-(iii), B-(i) , C-(iv), D-(ii)
:
C
The pill is an oral contraceptive that acts by preventing ovulation.
Condoms acts as a barrier and prevent sperms from reaching the cervix, thus preventing fertilization and pregnancy.
In vasectomy the semen will contain no sperms
Copper – T acts as a mechanical contraceptive and prevents implantation.
Question 43. Artificial insemination means
  1.    transfer of sperm to petridish containing ova.
  2.    introduction of sperm into the uterus.
  3.    introduction of sperm into the ovary.
  4.    injection of sperm into the ovum.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> introduction of sperm into the uterus.
:
B
Artificial insemination is the artificial introduction of sperm into the uterus of the female. This method is used to achieve pregnancy through in vivo fertilization without sexual intercourse. The sperm can be from either a donor or the husband.
Question 44. Oral contraceptives are prescribed to prevent ___.
  1.    Entry of sperms in vagina
  2.    Implantation
  3.    Ovulation
  4.    Spermatogenesis
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Ovulation
:
C
Oral contraceptives are hormonal contraceptives that suppresses the production of FSH and LH, thus preventing ovulation. Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the fallopian tube, and is made available to be fertilized.
Question 45. Which of the following terms are used for reproductive tract infections
  1.    Sexually transmitted diseases
  2.    Venereal diseases
  3.    Pathogenic diseases
  4.    Both (a) and (b)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Both (a) and (b)
:
D
Sexually transmitted diseases (also called venereal disease) are infections that spread primarily through sexual intercourse. STDs include gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, genital warts, and genital herpes.
Question 46. Spermicides are commonly used in
  1.    Foams
  2.    Diaphragm
  3.    Cervical caps
  4.    All of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> All of these
:
D
Spermicide is a birth control method that contains chemicals that kills sperms. Spermicides are available in different forms, including creams, film, foams, gels. Even other birth control methods like cervical caps, diaphragms, etc. usually contain spermicides to make them more effective.
Question 47. IVF and ET is a procedure for ___.
  1.    Artifical insemination
  2.    Gamete transfer
  3.    Test tube baby
  4.    All of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Test tube baby
:
C
IVF is the process of fertilization by manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish, and then transferring the embryo to the uterus.Embryo transfer refers to a step in the process of assisted reproduction in which embryos are placed into the uterus of a female with the intent to establish a pregnancy.
Artificial insemination is a process where the sperms are artificially introduced into the uterus without requiring sexual intercourse.
Question 48. Tubectomy prevents pregnancy by ___.
  1.    Preventing fertilization
  2.    Preventing ovulation
  3.    Altering FSH levels in ovary
  4.    Altering LH levels in ovary
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Preventing fertilization
:
A
Tubectomy prevents pregnancy bypreventing fertilization of egg by sperms. Tubectomy is a surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked or severed and sealed which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for implantation.
Question 49. The main factor for population growth in India is
  1.    High infant mortality
  2.    High maternal mortality
  3.    Better medical facilities
  4.    All of the above
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Better medical facilities
:
C
Advances in medicine, sanitation, agriculture and technology has improved the quality of life and also the average lifespan. Better medical facilities has lead to a rapid decline in death rate during childbirth due to decline in maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate. All these factors are responsible for exponential population growth, and population explosion in India.
Question 50. Transmission of Treponema pallidum bacteria commonly occurs during unprotected ___.
  1.    Oral sex
  2.    Anal Sex
  3.    Vaginal sex
  4.    All of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> All of these
:
D
Treponema pallidum causing syphilis spreads through the sexual contact of any kind, that is oral, vaginal or anal sex.
Primary or early stages of syphilis manifests as red, painless ulcerations on genitals at the site of bacterial entry. These ulcerations become hard and deeper after which they resolve. After this, patients often notice enlargement of the lymph nodes in the groin region. In the secondary stage there are skin rashes all over the body; including palms of hand and soles of feet.

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