This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
IUCD is made up of- 
Select and explain. 
A. Nickel, B. Strontium, C. Copper, D. Polyethylane
D: Polyethylane
Answer: D: Polyethylane 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Polyethylane o On first look at the question, copper comes in the mind first because most commonly used name for IUCD is copper-T (Cu-T). o But copper is not the answer. o IUCD devices are usually made of polyethylene or other polymer; in addition, the medicated or bioactive IUDs release either metal ions (copper) or hormones.