Question 1:
Observe the schematic representation of assisted reproductive technology given below :
[Diagram showing Sperm being injected into the cytoplasm of the egg using a fine needle]
Identify the most appropriate technique depicted in the above diagram.
[Diagram showing Sperm being injected into the cytoplasm of the egg using a fine needle]
Identify the most appropriate technique depicted in the above diagram.
Question 2:
Assertion (A): Saheli is the World's first non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill.
Reason (R): It has been developed by National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi.
Question 3:
Assertion (A): Male contraceptive 'Nirodh' works on the principle of avoiding chances of ovum and sperm meeting.
Reason (R): It is made of thin rubber/latex sheath and is used to cover the penis before coitus.
Reason (R): It is made of thin rubber/latex sheath and is used to cover the penis before coitus.
Question 4:
Assertion (A): 'Saheli', an oral contraceptive inhibits ovulation and increases phagocytosis of sperms.
Reason (R): It is a non-steroidal preparation.
Reason (R): It is a non-steroidal preparation.
Question 5:
(a) Why are restrictions imposed on MTP in India? Up to how many weeks or trimesters, is MTP considered relatively safe for a female, if necessary to perform, by a medical practitioner ?
OR
(b) Expand PID. Name any two common viral infections transmitted through sexual contact in human females.
OR
(b) Expand PID. Name any two common viral infections transmitted through sexual contact in human females.
Question 6:
(a) Explain what is meant by the term MTP. What was the main reason to legalize MTP by the Government of India ?
OR
(b) Name any two STIs which might occur in a human female. State its two early symptoms.
OR
(b) Name any two STIs which might occur in a human female. State its two early symptoms.
Question 7:
**OR**
Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of amniocentesis.
Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of amniocentesis.
Question 8:
Shyam and Radha are expecting their first child with Radha being in her second month of pregnancy with no complications. Shyam's family has a history of cystic fibrosis while Radha's family has a history of Down's syndrome, leading to a concern that the baby may have one of these conditions.
(a) Suggest and explain a way of testing if their baby is at risk for any genetic disorders.
(b) In case of presence of one or both of the abnormalities and posing a risk to the mother's health, mention one possible option for them to consider. Is that option safe for Radha at the current gestational age? Justify.
(c) Under what conditions is the process mentioned in (b) illegal?
Question 9:
(a) List two reasons that make copper releasing IUDs as effective contraceptives.
(b) Explain how the intake of oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy in humans.
(b) Explain how the intake of oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy in humans.
Question 10:
A village health worker was taking a session with women. She tells them that one has to be careful while using oral pills as a method of birth control. Wrong usage can actually promote conception.
- (a) Analyse the above statement and compare the merits and demerits of using oral pills and surgical methods of birth control.
- (b) Village women are confused as to how a thin metallic copper loop can provide protection against pregnancy. Explain the mode of action of IUDs. Give two points.