Question 1

Choose the correct statement regarding GIFT to overcome infertility.

Accepted Answer

GIFT stands for Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer. It is an assisted reproductive technology used to overcome infertility in females who cannot produce an ovum. In this method, an ovum collected from a donor is transferred into the fallopian tube of the recipient female. The recipient female cannot produce an ovum but can provide a suitable environment for fertilization and further embryonic development. Answer: It is the transfer of an ovum collected from a donor into the fallopian tube of anothe

Question 2

Match List I with List II : List I List II A. Progestasert I. Barrier made of rubber used by females B. Multiload 375 II. Oral contraceptive C. Diaphragm III. Hormone releasing IUD D. Saheli IV. Coppe

Accepted Answer

Progestasert is a hormone-releasing Intra Uterine Device (IUD). Multiload 375 is a copper-releasing Intra Uterine Device (IUD). Diaphragms are barrier methods of contraception made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. Saheli is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill for females. Thus, the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. Answer: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Question 3

The method of directly of injecting a sperm into ovum in assisted reproductive technology is called :

Accepted Answer

Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a specialized procedure in assisted reproductive technology (ART) where a single sperm is directly injected into the cytoplasm of an ovum to facilitate fertilization. Embryo transfer (ET) involves transferring an embryo into the uterus or fallopian tube. Gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT) involves the transfer of an ovum collected from a donor into the fallopian tube of another female who cannot produce one, but can provide suitable environment for

Question 4

Which of the following disease is not sexually transmitted ?

Accepted Answer

Genital warts, syphilis, and gonorrhoea are sexually transmitted diseases. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs and is transmitted through the air via respiratory droplets, not through sexual contact. Answer: Tuberculosis

Question 5

What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method? A. High fatality risk to mother B. Expensive instruments and reagents C. Husband/wife necessary for being donors D. Less adoption of orp

Accepted Answer

Statements B, D and F are correct while statements A, C and E are incorrect. Husband/wife is not necessary for being donors. IVF is available in India.

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