How Might Rodney's Use of Cigarettes Affect Their Ability to Have

question 53

Multiple Choice

How might Rodney's use of cigarettes affect their ability to have children later in life?

• A) Smoking can cause abnormally shaped sperm, reducing fertility.
• B) Nicotine increases sperm mobility making it easier to get pregnant.
• C) Smoking increases blood flow to the penis and should not interfere with sexual performance.
• D) If Lisa doesn't smoke, the couple's fertility will not be impaired.

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Definitions:

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies heredity.

Variations

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Fertility Drugs

Medications used to increase the chances of conceiving by stimulating ovulation or correcting hormonal imbalances.