IUDs are small objects made up of plastic or copper that are inserted in the uterine cavity. Which of the…

IUDs are small objects made up of plastic or copper that are inserted in the uterine cavity. Which of the following statements are correct about IUDs? (a) IUDs decrease phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus. (b) The released copper ions suppress the sperm motility. (c) IUDs do not make the cervix hostile to the sperm. (d) IUDs suppress the fertilization capacity of sperm. (e) The IUDs require surgical intervention for their insertion in the uterine cavity. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
  1. (a), (d) and (e) only
  2. (b) and (c) only
  3. (b) and (d) only
  4. (d) only

Solution

IUDs suppress the fertilisation capacity of sperm. If also reduces sperm motility. copper releasing IUDs also reduces sperm motility and fertilization capacity. But IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms. They also make uterus hostile.

Asked in: NEET 2022 (Phase 2)

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