Which of the Following Can Affect the Results of Semen

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can affect the results of semen analysis by a decrease in the volume of semen?

• A)Age
• B)Intelligence  
• C)Marital status
• D)Cigarette smoking

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Definitions:

Prolonged Bed Rest

Extended periods of lying down as part of a medical treatment, which can lead to complications such as muscle atrophy and pressure ulcers.

Cigarette Smoking

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke produced by burning tobacco in cigars, cigarettes, or pipes.

Hyperthermia

An elevated body temperature caused by failed thermoregulation, often resulting from external factors like environmental heat.

Heat Loss Mechanisms

The methods by which the body loses heat, including radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporation, to regulate body temperature.