Reproductive Health

The test-tube baby programme employs which one of the following techniques ?

1. Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
2. Gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT)
3. Intra uterine insemination (IUI)
4. Zygote intra fallopian transfer (ZIFT)

The technique called gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is recommended for those females:

1. who cannot produce an ovum
2. who cannot retain the foetus inside uterus
3. who cannot provide suitable environment for fertilisation
4. whose cervical canal is too narrow to allow passage for the sperms

Which one of the following is the most widely accepted method of contraception in India, as at present ?

1. IUDs (Intra uterine devices)
2. Tubectomy
3. Cervical caps
4. Diaphragms

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is considered safe up to how many weeks of pregnancy ?

1. Twelve weeks
2. Eighteen weeks
3. Six weeks
4. Eight weeks

In vitro fertilization is a technique that involves transfer of which one of the following into the fallopian tube?

1. Zygote only
2. Embryo only, upto 8 cell stage
3. Either zygote or early embryo upto 8 cell stage
4. Embryo of 32 cell stage

The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for

1. transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother
2. detecting any genetic abnormality
3. detecting sex of the unborn foetus
4. artificial insemination

Cu ions released from copper-releasing Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) –

1. increase phagocytosis of sperms
2. prevent ovulation
3. make uterus unsuitable for implantation
4. suppress sperm motility

Consider the statements given below regarding contraception and answer as directed thereafter: (i) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe (ii) Generally chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant up to two years (iii) Intrauterine devices like copper-T are effective contraceptives (iv) Contraception pills may be taken up to one week after coitus to prevent conception Which two of the above statements are correct?

1. (i), (iii)
2. (i), (ii)
3. (iii), (iv)
4. (ii), (iii)

Given below are four methods (1-4) and their modes of action (a-d) in achieving contraception. Select their correct matching from the four options that follow:

1. 1 = (b), 2 = (c), 3 = (a), 4 = (d)
2. 1 = (c), 2 = (d), 3 = (a), 4 = (b)
3. 1 = (c), 2 = (a), 3 = (d), 4 = (b)
4. 1 = (d), 2 = (a), 3 = (b), 4 = (c)

In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of:

1. LH only
2. Combination of estrogen and progesterone
3. FSH only
4. Combination of FSH and LH