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(a) Explain one application of each one of the following:

            (A)  Amniocentesis

            (B) Lactational  amenorrhea

            (C) ZIFT

(b) Prepare a poster for the school programme depicting the objectives of : “Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme”.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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(a) (A) Amniocentesis

 Amniocentesis (a foetal sex determination test based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo) is used primarily in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and foetal infections as well as for sex determination.

(B) Lactational amenorrhea

Lactational amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) is a temporary contraceptive method. As long as the mother breastfeeds the child fully, chances of contraception are almost nil. This method is effective upto a maximum period of six months following parturition.

(C) ZIFT

In ZIFT (zygote intra fallopian transfer) we can transfer the zygote or embryo (with upto 8 blastomeres) into the fallopian tube during in vitro fertilization.

 

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