3.Reproductive Health
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What is the function of copper ions in copper releasing $IUDs$?

A

They increase phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus

B

They suppress sperm motility and the fertilising capacity of sperms

C

They make the uterus unsuitable for implantation

D

They inhibit ovulation

Solution

Copper-$IUDs$ have local antifertility effect by bringing about release of toxic cytokines which suppress sperm motility and thereby their ability to fertilize the ovum.

Standard 12
Biology

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