Question detail
Which of the following is a characteristic of sterilisation as a method of contraception?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. It is reversible and can be undone
- B. It requires regular maintenance
- C. It is a permanent method of contraception
- D. It is only effective for a limited time
Answer
The correct option is It is a permanent method of contraception. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe sterilisation as a surgical method of contraception in the subtopic Contraception.
Explanation
The correct option is It is a permanent method of contraception. It is a permanent method of contraception is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe sterilisation as a surgical method of contraception. This belongs to the subtopic Contraception within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Contraception.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Sterilisation
Students often confuse sterilisation with other contraceptive methods, thinking it is reversible like hormonal methods.
Clarify that sterilisation is a permanent surgical procedure intended to prevent pregnancy and is not easily reversible.
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