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प्रश्न
Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?
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उत्तर
Yes, sex education is necessary in schools.
The introduction of sex education in the school curriculum provides young individuals with accurate and age-appropriate information, helping them to avoid myths and misconceptions related to sex and reproductive health. It educates them about reproductive organs, safe and hygienic sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and the importance of responsible behaviour. This awareness is especially crucial during adolescence, as it promotes informed decisions and a healthy reproductive life. In many countries, however, sex education remains a topic of debate. Controversies often arise regarding whether or not child sexuality should be discussed, the promotion and use of contraceptives such as condoms or hormonal birth control, and concerns related to teenage pregnancies, premarital sex, and STD transmission. One major point of contention is the advocacy of abstinence-only education, often supported by conservative groups, which has contributed significantly to the ongoing debate.
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Gonorrhoea
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Name the contraceptive device used by the human males which acts as a sheath over the male organ and traps the sperms in it.
Describe the surgical methods of birth control for men
What is done in the contraception method known as vasectomy?
What substances are contained in oral pills, used as contraceptives? How do they work?
What is the name of surgical method of birth control (or preventing pregnancy) which is carried out in men?
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(i) mutation in the gene that codes for an enzyme phenyl alanine hydrolase occurs,
(ii) there is an extra copy of chromosome 21,
(iii) the karyotype is XXY.
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What are Sexually Transitted Diseases (STD)? List two viral and two bacterial STDs.
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What is the need for contraception?
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RCH stands for ______.
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- Fertilization of egg
- Maturation of egg
- Release of egg
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Give a suitable word for the following statement.
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