A New, Non-Surgical Alternative to Vasectomy Called Vasalgel Is Done

question 91

Multiple Choice

A new, non-surgical alternative to vasectomy called Vasalgel is done by injecting an impassable gel into the ductus deferentia. What contraceptive effect will this have?

• A)The prostate gland will be blocked from secreting nutrients for sperm into the ductus deferentia.
• B)Ciliated columnar cells will be blocked from secreting sperm-fueling glycogen.
• C)Sperm will be blocked from traveling from the testis to the urethra.
• D)The vasectomy causes secretions that interrupt testosterone secretion from interstitial cells.

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