Reproductive Health — Page 2 | NEET Biology

Q11

GIFT stands for

A Gamete intra fallopian transfer

B Gamete internal fertilization and transfer

C Germ cell internal fallopian transfer

D Gamete inseminated fallopian transfer

Correct Answer

Option A

Solution

(a) GIFT = Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer — used for females who cannot produce ova.

Q12

Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as

A Implantation of embryo at site other than uterus

B Implantation of defective embryo in uterus

C Pregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance

D Pregnancies with genetic abnormality

Correct Answer

Option A

Solution

(a) Ectopic pregnancy: embryo implants outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tube.

Q13

In case of a couple where the male has very low sperm count, which technique will be suitable for fertilisation?

A Gamete intrafallopian transfer

B Artificial Insemination

C Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

D Intrauterine transfer

Correct Answer

Option B

Solution

(b) Artificial insemination (AI) is used when male cannot inseminate or has low sperm count.

Q14

Which sexually transmitted diseases do not specifically affect reproductive organs?

A Chlamydiasis and AIDS

B Genital warts and Hepatitis-B

C Syphilis and Genital herpes

D AIDS and Hepatitis B

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) AIDS affects the immune system; Hepatitis B affects the liver — neither specifically affects reproductive organs.

Q15

Which sexually transmitted disease is not completely curable?

A Gonorrhoea

B Genital warts

C Genital herpes

D Chlamydiasis

Correct Answer

Option C

Solution

(c) Genital herpes (HSV-2) has no cure; antivirals only manage symptoms.

Q16

The function of copper ions in copper-releasing IUDs is

A They inhibit gametogenesis

B They make uterus unsuitable for implantation

C They inhibit ovulation

D They suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) Cu2+ interferes with sperm movement, suppressing motility and fertilizing capacity.

Q17

In context of amniocentesis, which statement is incorrect?

A It is usually done when a woman is between 14-16 weeks pregnant

B It is used for prenatal sex determination

C It can be used for detection of Down syndrome

D It can be used for detection of Cleft palate

Correct Answer

Option D

Solution

(d) Cleft palate is a physical deformity detectable by sonography, not by amniocentesis.

Q18

The contraceptive SAHELI

A blocks estrogen receptors in the uterus, preventing eggs from getting implanted

B increases the concentration of estrogen and prevents ovulation

C is a post-coital contraceptive

D is an IUD

Correct Answer

Option A

Solution

(a) Saheli is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive that blocks estrogen receptors, preventing implantation.

Q19

Select the hormone-releasing IUDs

A Vaults, LNG-20

B Multiload 375, Progestasert

C Progestasert, LNG-20

D Lippes Loop, Multiload 375

Correct Answer

Option C

Solution

(c) Progestasert (progesterone) and LNG-20 (levonorgestrel) are hormone-releasing IUDs.

Q20

Which contraceptive methods involve a role of hormones?

A Lactational amenorrhea, Pills, Emergency contraceptives

B Barrier method, Lactational amenorrhea, Pills

C CuT, Pills, Emergency contraceptives

D Pills, Emergency contraceptives, Barrier methods

Correct Answer

Option A

Solution

(a) Lactational amenorrhea (prolactin), pills, and emergency contraceptives all involve hormones.