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Dina, 17 years old, asks you how a tubal ligation prevents pregnancy. Which would be the best answer?

  • A. Prostaglandins released from the cut fallopian tubes can kill sperm
  • B. Sperm cannot enter the uterus because the cervical entrance is blocked
  • C. Sperm can no longer reach the ova, because the fallopian tubes are blocked
  • D. The ovary no longer releases ova as there is nowhere for them to go
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Sperm can no longer reach the ova because the fallopian tubes are blocked.' Tubal ligation works by blocking the fallopian tubes, preventing sperm from reaching the egg for fertilization. Choice A is incorrect because prostaglandins are not released from the cut fallopian tubes to kill sperm. Choice B is incorrect as the cervical entrance being blocked does not relate to tubal ligation. Choice D is incorrect because tubal ligation does not affect the release of ova from the ovary.