Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproductive Health

Question:

Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults prevent conception by :

Options:

Suppressing sperm motility and the fertilising capacity.

Increasing phagocytosis of sperms.

Blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.

All of these.

Correct Answer:

Blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) – Blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix.

Diaphragms, cervical caps and vaults are also barriers made of rubber that are inserted into the female reproductive tract to cover the cervix during coitus. They prevent conception by blocking the entry of sperms through the cervix. They are reusable. Spermicidal creams, jellies and foams are usually used alongwith these barriers to increase their contraceptive efficiency.