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Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?

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Is sex education necessary in schools? Why?

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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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पाठ 3: Reproductive Health - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ५०]

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पाठ 3 Reproductive Health
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पाठ 3 Reproductive Health
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संबंधित प्रश्‍न

Do you think that reproductive health in our country has improved in the past 50 years? If yes, mention some such areas of improvement.


What does IUCD indicate?


Write the full form of the following as it occur in biology :
STD


Write the full form of the following as it occur in biology :

HIV


What is the causative organism for Syphilis?


Name one method of contraception which also protects against sexually transmitted diseases.


Name the contraceptive device used by the human males which acts as a sheath over the male organ and traps the sperms in it.


What substances are contained in vaginal pills, used as contraceptives? How do they work?


Which of the following method of contraception protects a person from acquiring a sexually transmitted disease?
(a) oral pills
(b) condom
(c) copper-T
(d) surgery


In the surgical method of birth control available for males, the structures A in the reproductive system are cut and ligated (tied up) at both ends. This prevents the reproductive cells B from coming out from the organs C where they are made in the male body. Since B cannot come out from the male body, they cannot fuse with cell D in the body of a female and hence pregnancy is prevented.
(a) What are structures A?
(b) What are cells B?
(c) Name the organs C.
(d) What is cell D?
(e) What is the name of this surgical procedure for birth control available to males?


The human males use a device X made of a very thin rubber sheet as a covering on the male organ to prevent pregnancy. This device traps the gametes Y in it. In order to prevent pregnancy, the human females use a device Z which is a circle of rubber with a metal spring around it. The device Z is put inside the vagina to cover the cervix. It stops Y from going into the uterus.
(a) What is device X?
(b) What are Y?
(c) Name the device Z.
(d) What is the general name of these methods of birth control (or preventing pregnancy)?
(e) The use of which contraceptive device, X or Z, can protect the persons from sexually transmitted diseases?


Expand the following abbreviation:

IUCD


Give the role of amniocentesis.


Explain one application of the following:
Amniocentesis


Write any two Sexually transmitted diseases.


What is the need for contraception?


What are the strategies to be implemented in India to attain total reproductive health?


RCH stands for ______.


The period of pregnancy is called ______ 


Which of the following method of contraception protects from acquiring sexually transmitted diseases?


What would be the ratio of chromosome number between an egg and its zygote? How is the sperm genetically different from the egg?


Give a suitable word for the following statement.

Name of a gland which transports secretions through ducts.


When was family planning programs initiated in India?


Do you justify the statutory ban on amniocentesis in our country? Give reasons.


Amniocentesis technique is ______.


What is the exact action of birth control pills?


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