Answer: Barrier contraceptive that prevents sperm from reaching egg.
- A A contraceptive pill that must be taken orally at the same time every day
- B A hormonal contraceptive that suppresses ovulation through daily hormone release
- C Barrier contraceptive that prevents sperm from reaching egg
- D An IUD that is surgically inserted into the uterine cavity by a doctor
Correct answer: C. Barrier contraceptive that prevents sperm from reaching egg
Explanation: Condoms are barrier contraceptives that physically prevent sperm from reaching the egg. They are the only contraceptive method (besides abstinence) that also protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The human male reproductive system: sperm formed in the testis mature in the epididymis and travel via the vas deferens, mixing with secretions of the seminal vesicle, prostate and bulbourethral glands. Image: Wumingbai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
Male and female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy, and reproductive health.