The function that is manifested with the release of Cu ions from copper-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) is

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The function that is manifested with the release of Cu ions from copper-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) is (A) Make uterus unsuitable for implantation. (B) Increase phagocytosis of sperms. (C) Suppress sperm motility. (D) Prevent ovulation.

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Cu ions released by copper releasing intrauterine devices suppresses sperm motility. These intra-uterine devices are inserted by doctors into the uterus through the vagina. There are non-medicated IUDs, copper releasing IUDs and hormone-releasing IUDs etc. available in the market.

Q. The function that is manifested with the release of Cu ions from copper-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) is

Make uterus unsuitable for implantation.

Increase phagocytosis of sperms.

Suppress sperm motility.

Prevent ovulation.

Cu ions released by copper releasing intrauterine devices suppresses sperm motility. These intra-uterine devices are inserted by doctors into the uterus through the vagina. There are non-medicated IUDs, copper releasing IUDs and hormone-releasing IUDs etc. available in the market.