Physiological ability of women to responsible is
A. Fertility
B. Sterility
C. Infertility
D. Primary sterility
Correct Answer: A. Fertility
Explanation
The question seems to have a typing error. It should read:
“Physiological ability of a woman to reproduce is called?”
Correct Answer: Fertility
Explanation:
- Fertility refers to the physiological (biological) ability of a woman to conceive and bear children.
- It depends on normal functioning of:
- Ovaries (ovulation)
- Fallopian tubes
- Uterus
- Hormonal balance
- Fertility is different from:
- Infertility – inability to conceive
- Sterility – permanent inability to reproduce
- Fecundity – biological capacity to reproduce (often used interchangeably but more technical)
👉 In nursing and medical exams, the expected answer is: Fertility.
Other Options Details
Here is a clear explanation of each option in simple medical/nursing terms:
A. Fertility
- Fertility is the natural ability of a woman (or couple) to conceive and produce children.
- A fertile woman can become pregnant through normal sexual intercourse.
- It indicates normal reproductive function.
B. Sterility
- Sterility means a complete and permanent inability to conceive.
- Pregnancy is impossible, even with treatment.
- Example: removal of both ovaries or uterus, or irreversible reproductive damage.
C. Infertility
- Infertility is the inability to conceive after 1 year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.
- Pregnancy may still be possible with medical or assisted treatment.
- It can be temporary or treatable.
D. Primary Sterility
- Primary sterility refers to a woman who has never conceived at any time in her life.
- Despite regular unprotected intercourse, pregnancy has never occurred.
- It differs from secondary sterility, where conception occurred in the past but not later.
Summary Table
Term Meaning Fertility Ability to conceive Sterility Permanent inability to conceive Infertility Failure to conceive after 1 year Primary sterility Never conceived
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group