(D) 'Saheli' is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill for females that is taken once a week. It works by inhibiting the implantation of the embryo i

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It increases the phagocytosis of the sperm within the uterus

(D) 'Saheli' is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill for females that is taken once a week. It works by inhibiting the implantation of the embryo in the uterus. Option $D$ is incorrect because increasing the phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus is the mechanism of action for intrauterine devices (IUDs),not 'Saheli'.

Class 12 Biology Reproductive Health Method of birth control

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All the following statements are correct about 'Saheli',but one is wrong. Which one is wrong?

A
New oral contraceptive pill for females
B
Contains non-steroidal preparation
C
It is 'once a week pill'
D
It increases the phagocytosis of the sperm within the uterus

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Which organization developed the spermicide 'Saheli' (or related contraceptive research)?

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What is the Lippes loop $IUD$ made of?

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Match the following columns regarding the types of Intrauterine Devices $(IUDs)$:

Column $1$ Column $2$ Column $3$

$(a)$ First generation $(p)$ High contraceptive efficacy $(w)$ Non-medicated

$(b)$ Second generation $(q)$ Effect on uterine lining $(x)$ Metal ion releasing

$(c)$ Third generation $(r)$ Low contraceptive efficacy $(y)$ Hormone releasing

Column $1$	Column $2$	Column $3$
$(a)$ First generation	$(p)$ High contraceptive efficacy	$(w)$ Non-medicated
$(b)$ Second generation	$(q)$ Effect on uterine lining	$(x)$ Metal ion releasing
$(c)$ Third generation	$(r)$ Low contraceptive efficacy	$(y)$ Hormone releasing