NEET 2016
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2016
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Reproductive Health
NEET 2016 · Zoology · Reproductive Health
Which of the following is hormone-releasing IUD?
Which of the following is hormone-releasing IUD?
Options
- ALNG-20
- BMultiload-375
- CLippes loop
- DCu7
Correct answer
A. LNG-20
Step-by-step solution
LNG-20 (Levonorgestrel) is a hormone-releasing IUD. The hormonal IUD is a small T-shaped piece of plastic, which contains levonorgestrel, a type of progestin. The cylinder of the device is coated with a membrane that regulates the release of the drug.
Multiload 375 and Cu7 are copper releasing IUDs. Lippes loop is a double S-shape inert plastic, which is inserted in uterus to prevent pregnancy.
Multiload 375 and Cu7 are copper releasing IUDs. Lippes loop is a double S-shape inert plastic, which is inserted in uterus to prevent pregnancy.