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Question
List two reasons that make copper releasing IUDs as effective contraceptives.
Give Reasons
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Solution
- Increase phagocytosis of sperm: Copper IUDs encourage phagocytes in the uterus to take up and eliminate sperm cells.
- Suppress sperm motility and fertilisation capacity: The IUDs release of copper ions prevents sperm from moving freely and from fertilizing an egg.
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