What does the nurse explain can affect the survival of the X- and Y-bearing sperm after intercourse?
a. Age
b. Estrogen level
c. Body temperature
d. Level of feminine hygiene
ANS: B
Estrogen levels and the pH of the female reproductive tract can affect the survival of the X- and Y-bearing sperm as well as their motility.
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