The use of birth control pills (oral contraceptives)
A) reduces the incidence of ovulation.
B) prevents fertilization by keeping the sperm and egg physically separated by a mechanical barrier.
C) prevents implantation of an embryo.
D) prevents sperm from exiting the male urethra.
E) prevents oocytes from entering the uterus.

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Birth control pills primarily work by suppressing ovulation through hormonal regulation, thus reducing the incidence of ovulation.

The Use of Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives)