A woman undergoes an MTP at 9 weeks gestation using mifepristone and misoprostol. She experiences heavy bleeding and passes clots. Which physiological mechanism is PRIMARILY responsible for the expulsion of the products of conception in this scenario?
Decidual necrosis
Progesterone withdrawal
Cervical ripening
Prostaglandin-induced uterine contractions
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Several hormones like hCG, hPL, estrogen, progesterone are produced by
pituitary
ovary
placenta
fallopian tube
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Prenatal diagnostic techniques like amniocentesis are misused for sex determination.
Reason R : Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A is true but R is false
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
A is false but R is true
Government of India legalized MTP in the year
1951
1971
1981
1992
Under the MTP Act of 1971, what is the maximum gestational age (in weeks) up to which medical termination of pregnancy is generally permissible in India?
12 weeks
18 weeks
24 weeks
30 weeks
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the ban on the misuse of amniocentesis?
To prevent female foeticide
To prevent sex-selective abortions
To promote natural childbirth
To regulate prenatal diagnostic techniques
Amniocentesis, a prenatal diagnostic technique, is sometimes misused for sex determination, which can lead to female foeticide. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between amniocentesis and female foeticide?
Amniocentesis prevents female foeticide.
Amniocentesis has no connection to female foeticide.
Female foeticide is a prerequisite for amniocentesis.
The misuse of amniocentesis can lead to female foeticide.
MTP stands for
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Mental Trauma Phase
Menstrual Pain
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for seeking Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)?
Failure of contraception
Medical condition of the mother
Rape
Desire for a male child
MTP helps in
Termination of pregnancy
Continuing a pregnancy
Increasing fertility
Preventing pregnancy
