abortion is important because

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Reproductive Health Exam

1. Why is abortion important?

A. It is easily conducted
B. It can easily be diagnosed
C. It causes serious complications such as infections and maternal death
D. All of the above

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Abortion is important due to the serious complications it can cause, such as infections and maternal death. Choices A and B are incorrect because ease of conducting or diagnosing abortion procedures does not inherently make abortion important. Choice D is incorrect because not all the options listed are reasons why abortion is important; only choice C highlights the critical aspect of potential complications.

2. How do contraceptive oral pills help in birth control?

A. Preventing ovulation
B. Killing ova
C. Killing sperms
D. More than one of the above

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Contraceptive oral pills primarily work by preventing ovulation, which means Choice A is correct. Choices B and C are incorrect because oral contraceptive pills do not kill ova or sperms. Choice D is incorrect because only preventing ovulation is the primary mechanism of action for oral contraceptive pills.

3. What lines the uterus?

A. Endometrium.
B. Myometrium.
C. Perimetrium.
D. Glandular tissue.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, Endometrium. The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus where the fertilized egg implants and develops during pregnancy. Myometrium (Choice B) is the middle layer of the uterus consisting of muscle tissue. Perimetrium (Choice C) is the outer layer of the uterus. Glandular tissue (Choice D) is a broad term referring to tissue containing glands, but it does not specifically line the uterus.

4. Which of the following is incorrect about oral contraceptive pill 'Saheli'?

A. It is taken by females
B. It has very few side effects
C. It is a steroidal preparation
D. It is 'Once a week' pill

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Saheli' is not a steroidal preparation, it is a non-steroidal oral contraceptive.

5. Abortion is defined as:

A. Bleeding per vaginum in early pregnancy
B. Willingness to terminate pregnancy
C. Expulsion of products of conception after the 28th week of gestation
D. Expulsion of products of conception before the 28th week of gestation

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Abortion is defined as the expulsion of products of conception before the 28th week of gestation. Choice A is incorrect as it describes bleeding in early pregnancy, not the definition of abortion. Choice B is incorrect as it refers to the willingness to terminate a pregnancy rather than the actual act of expulsion. Choice C is incorrect as it defines abortion as the expulsion of products of conception after the 28th week of gestation, which is considered a stillbirth.