Question

The diagram shown below represents a surgical sterilization method in males. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the parts marked A, B, C, D and E.
(ii) Give the name of the surgical method represented in the diagram.
(iii) Which part is ligated or cut?
(iv) Name the corresponding surgical method conducted on females.
(v) Name the part which is ligated in females and why?

Answer 1

(i) A → Seminal vesicle
    B → Vas deferens
    C → Urethra
    D → Testis
    E → Scrotum

(ii) Vasectomy
(iii) Vas deferens
(iv)  Tubectomy
(v) The part which is ligated in females is Fallopian tube. This is done to prevent the flow of eggs into the oviduct and its fusion with the sperm.