If an endocrine problem is the cause of male infertility, which type of problem is it considered?
a. Pretesticular
b. Testicular
c. Post-testicular
ANS: A
Endocrine problems are pretesticular, because hormones affect testicular function. Testicular problems occur in the testes, and post-testicular problems are usually the result of surgery or injury along the pathway from the testes to the outside of the man's body.
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