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The function of copper ions in copper releasing IUD's is:

  1. A
    They inhibit gametogenesis
  2. B
    They make uterus unsuitable for implantation
  3. C
    They inhibit ovulation
  4. D
    They suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms

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Copper ions released from IUDs (like CuT) act as spermicides; they decrease sperm motility and their ability to fertilize the egg.

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The function of copper ions in copper releasing IUD's is:
A
They inhibit gametogenesis
B
They make uterus unsuitable for implantation
C
They inhibit ovulation
D
They suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms

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