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iii. in a dark room iv. in a secret place
e. In which one of the following stages does the ovum release?

i. proliferative phase ii. bleeding phase

iii. ovulatory phase iv .estrogen phase

2. Complete the following sentences by using the correct
words in the blanks.

a. According to the World Health Organization, it is consid-
ered an abortion if the pregnancy is lost within ........ weeks.

b. Minilap and ....... are permanent methods of contraception.

c. Sperm can survive for ....... hours after reaching the uterus.

d. The use of emergency contraceptive pills should be taken
within .......... hours of sexual intercourse.

e. Household pads should be washed with .. .. .. .. ... .. .. . and
dried in the sun.

3. Write short answers to the following questions.

a. 'Sexual curiosity in adolescence can be managed in a con-
trolled manner.' Justify this statement with examples.

b. Under what conditions can a safe abortion be performed?
Write in four points.

c. Write a short note on:

( i) Condom (ii) Copper-T (iii) Minilap

d. Write any four advantages of using domestic pads.

e. Introduce the menstnial cycle and briefly describe its stages.

Project Work

Conduct a survey on abortion cases in your community. Talk with
them about the reasons for the abortion, if possible. Prepare a short
report and present it in the class.

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