Question

When the fallopian tubes in a woman are cut and tied then what happens?
A. She becomes sterile
B. She stops ovulating
C. She stops producing sex hormones
D. The embryo cannot get implanted in the uterus

Answer 1

Fallopian tube is also called oviducts. It is the main part of the female reproductive organ when the fertilisation takes place. It connects the ovary and uterus.

Complete Answer:
The internal female reproductive system comprises of mainly three parts-
(I) Pair of ovaries- They secrete sex hormones and produce egg.
(II) The fallopian tube- It is a J-shaped tubular structure which connects the uterus with ovaries. They are two in number and the length of the tube is around 10cm. It is the site of fertilisation of egg and sperm. It contains cilia which help in the movement of egg to the uterus. The fertilised egg moves to the uterus for implantation.
(III) Uterus-It is the main reproductive organ where the fertilised egg implants in its walls. The embryo is formed and the fetus grows here.

According to the question, the fallopian tube is cut and tied. It means that the fertilised egg cannot move to the uterus for implantation as the route is blocked. The ovaries will produce the egg and hormones as the normal rate.

Thus the correct answer is (D).

Note: Tubectomy is the surgical procedure which is done to prevent pregnancies. It is a permanent contraception process which involves the cutting of a fallopian tube. It is generally performed by laparoscopic procedures.