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3.Reproductive Health
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The function of copper ions in copper releasing $IUDs$ is
A
they inhibit gametogenesis
B
they make uterusunsuitable for implantation
C
they inhibit ovulation
D
they suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms.
(NEET-2017)
Solution
(d) : Copper releasing $IUDs (i.e., CuT, LNG-20)$ are placed in the uterus of the females. They are an efficient birth control methods. Copper ions released by them suppress motility and fertilising capacity of the sperms.
Standard 12
Biology