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(a) Name any two copper releasing IUDs....

(a) Name any two copper releasing IUDs.
(b) Explain how do they act as effective contraceptives in human famales .

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(a) Cu - releasing IUDs include cuT and Cu7.
(b) Copper releasing IUDs act in the following manner : (i) Increase phagocytosis of sperms in the uterus.
(ii) Copper ions released suppress sperm motility and the fertilizing capacity of sperms.
(iii) IUDs are ideal contraceptives for females who want to delay pregnancy .
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