Assertion Reason Test: Human Reproduction - NEET MCQ

A: Saheli - the new oral contraceptive for the female contains a non-steroidal preparation.

R: It is 'once a week' pill with very few side effects and high contraceptive value.

A: In test-tube baby programme, ova from wife/donor (female) and sperms from the husband/donor (male) are collected and induced to form zygote under simulated conditions in the laboratory.

R: Embryos with more than 8 blastomeres are then transferred to the fallopian tube (ZIFT) to complete its further development.

A: Once conception has occurred, abortion can be induced by mifepristone drug.

R: Mifepristone is progesterone antagonistic.

A: Lactational amenorrhoea is due to high level of prolactin.

R: Prolactin stimulates the release of gonadotropins.

A: Surgical method of contraception is terminal method to prevent any more pregnancies.

R: Surgical methods of contraception prevent gamete formation.

A: Castration cannot be considered as a contraception option.

R: It should in no way interfere with the sexual drive, desire and/or the sexual act of the user.

A: Disease or infections which are transmitted through sexual intercourse are collectively called sexually transmitted diseases.

R: STDs if not properly treated, may lead to pelvic inflammatory diseases, abortion, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancies, infertility or even cancer of reproductive tract.

A: Periodic abstinence is one such natural contraception method in which the couples avoid or abstain from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle when ovulation could be expected.

R: Day 10 to day 17 of a menstrual cycle is considered a safe period.

A: ‘Saheli’– new oral contraceptive for the females was developed at CDRI, Lucknow.

R: It has no steroid in it.

A: Surgical method also called sterilisation is generally advised for the male/female partner as a terminal method to prevent any more pregnancies.

R: These techniques are highly effective, but their reversibility is poor.

A: Inability to conceive or produce children even after 2 years of unprotected sexual cohabitation is infertility.

R: Infertility is a synonym for sterility.

A: Every sixth person in the world is an Indian.

R: Life expectancy depends upon the average life span.

Fact.

A: Use of condom is a safeguard against AIDS and sexual diseases besides checking pregnancy.

R: Certain contraceptive is planted under the skin of upper arm to prevent pregnancy.

A: Maximum chances of failure in Rhythm method of contraception.

R: Very few women have absolutely regular cycles.

A: Both vasectomy and tubectomy are very effective, as such surgical approaches' failure rate is almost zero percent.

R: Reversibility is poor.

A: Lactational amenorrhoea is one of the natural methods of birth control.

R: High level of prolactin inhibits the secretion of gonadotropins.

A: Inability to conceive or produce children even after 2 years of unprotected sexual cohabitation is infertility.

R: In vitro fertilization followed by embryo transfer into the female genital tract is ‘Test Tube Baby’ programme.