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A man reports spending several hours daily in a very hot environment and has a reduced sperm count. Which teaching is most appropriate?

Correct answer: A. Avoid prolonged testicular heat because it can impair sperm production

  • A. Avoid prolonged testicular heat because it can impair sperm production
  • B. Use tight clothing to keep the testes close to the body
  • C. Take extra testosterone to increase the number of sperm cells
  • D. Reduce water intake to prevent dilution of seminal fluid

Explanation

Excessive heat can interfere with spermatogenesis because sperm production requires a temperature slightly below core body temperature. Tight clothing, unsupervised testosterone, and reduced fluid intake are not appropriate treatments for this problem.

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