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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