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How do the pills work ? (i) Inhibit ov...

How do the pills work ?
(i) Inhibit ovulation and implantation
(ii) Alter the quality of cervical muscus to prevent or retard the entry of sperms
(iii) Inhibit spermatogenesis

A

(i),(ii) and (iii)

B

(i) and (ii)

C

(ii) only

D

(iii) only

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The correct Answer is:
B
Small doses of either progestogens or progesteroneestrogen combinations are used in the form of tablets called oral pills by females. Pills inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as alter the quality of cervical muscus to prevent or retard entry of sperms inside female genital tract.
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