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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 3. reproductive health

The function of copper ions in copper releasing \(IUDs\) is

  1. A they inhibit gametogenesis
  2. B they make uterusunsuitable for implantation
  3. C they inhibit ovulation
  4. D they suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms.
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(D) they suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms.

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(d) : Copper releasing \(IUDs (i.e., CuT, LNG-20)\) are placed in the uterus of the females. They are an efficient birth control methods. Copper ions released by them suppress motility and fertilising capacity of the sperms.