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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 3. reproductive health

Artificial insemination means

  1. A artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina
  2. B introduction of sperms of a healthy donor directly into the ovary
  3. C transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova
  4. D transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova.
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(A) artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina

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(a) : In artificial insemination technique, the semen of a healthy donor male is collected and is introduced artificially through a flexible polyethylene catheter into the vagina or into uterus called intra­ uterine insemination \((IUI)\). Best results are obtained when the motile sperm count is more than \(10\) million. The fertilizing capacity of spermatozoa (sperms) is for \(24-48\) hours. The procedure may be repeated \(2-3\) times over a period of \(2 -3\) days.