WORKSHEET 3 – COMPETENCY BASED QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 3 – REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
SECTION A:
ASSERTION & REASON BASED QUESTIONS:
1. Assertion (A) : The laws of our country permit legal adoption and it is as yet, one of the best
methods for childless couples looking for parenthood.
Reason (R) : Emotional, religious and social factors are no deterrents to the legal adoption of
orphaned and destitute children in India.
2.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: (1 MARKER)
1. The periodic abstinence by a couple for family planning should be from :
(A) Day 5 to 10 of menstrual cycle (B) Day 13 to 15 of menstrual cycle
(C) Day 10 to 17 of menstrual cycle (D) Day 16 to 20 of menstrual cycle
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SECTION B: (2 MARKERS)
1. Write the basic steps followed in the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) programme to help
childless couples. Why is it also known as test tube baby programme?
2. Name any two copper releasing intra-uterine devices. State two reasons that make them effective
contraceptives.
3. Oral contraceptives are widely accepted for controlling the increasing rate of population. Name the
two important components of oral contraceptives. Why is ‘Saheli’ considered a preferred
contraceptive by women?
4. (a) Intensely lactating mothers generally do not conceive. Why?
(b) Our government has intentionally imposed strict conditions for MTP. Why?
5.
SECTION C: (3 MARKERS)
1. Explain the mode of action of contraceptive pills taken by human females. Mention the schedule to
be followed for effective outcome.
2. (a) Why is in- vitro fertilization (IVF) programme so named? State its importance.
(b) Distinguish between GIFT and ZIFT.
3. Explain the IUI and IUT methods of assisted reproductive technologies.
4. (i) Expand the abbreviations given below, used for different modes of assisted reproductive
technologies: (2)
(1) ZIFT (2) ICSI (3) IUT (4) GIFT
(ii) Which one of them cannot be considered as a procedure of IVF? Give reasons in support of
your answer. (1)
5. As part of assisted reproductive technologies (ART),
(a) What is the destination for blastomeres with a count of less than 8 cells and more than 8 cells?
(b) What could be the reason behind transferring to the destinations identified in (a)?
(c) What techniques are used to transfer the blastomeres to the destinations identified in (a)?
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SECTION E: (5 MARKERS)
1. A couple had unprotected intercourse.
i) Which are the two possible emergency contraceptives that can be used to avoid pregnancy in
such a case?
ii) What is the basic principle of each of these?
iii) Will these contraceptive devices provide protection to the couple from STDs as well? Justify
your answer.
iv) Removal of gonads cannot be considered as a contraceptive option. Justify.
2. Consider the following three possible diagnoses for infertility and answer the trailing questions.
(i) Inability to produce a normal egg.
(ii) Low Count of Sperm.
(iii) Blocked Fallopian tube
a) Suggest and explain different methods of ART based on clinical examination for the above cases.
b) What are the legally acceptable reasons that allow MTPs to be carried out?
3. Cryptorchidism is a condition in which the testes fail to descend into the scrotum. It can also
lead to compromised Sertoli cell function and has an impact on Leydig cell function.
(i) Identify at least 3 parameters of male fertility which get affected due to cryptorchidism.
(ii) Which process will be affected if mature spermatids are not released from Sertoli cells?
(iii) Name and explain one assisted reproductive technology (ART process) in which the
sperm/semen is used to assist fertilization.
(iv) Name and explain the assisted reproductive technology that should be used to complete the
development of embryos I and II shown in the figure given below.