After a fertility analysis, it is determined that the semen a man produces has the appropriate number of functional sperm cells, yet he is still having problems with his fertility

This indicates that something other than the sperm is causing the problem. List one potential structure that could be causing the problem and what the problem would be.


The student could name any of the accessory glands in the male system. For example, malfunctions of the prostate, seminal vesicles, or the bulbourethral glands could cause problems.

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Seed packets give a recommended planting depth for the enclosed seeds. The most likely reason some seeds are to be covered with only -inch of soil is that the _____

A) seedlings do not produce a hypocotyl B) seedlings do not have an etiolation response C) seeds require light to germinate D) seeds require a higher temperature to germinate E) seeds are very sensitive to waterlogging

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According to the latest research, which of the following is the best description of the first eukaryote?

a. It lacked a nucleus, but contained a mitochondrion and a chloroplast. b. It contained a nucleus, a mitochondrion, and a chloroplast. c. It contained a nucleus and a chloroplast, but not a mitochondrion. d. It contained a nucleus and a mitochondrion, but not a chloroplast.

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Trichophyton species infect hair, skin, and nails, whereas Microsporum species infect hair and skin but not nails.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Select the three basic ways in which microbes cause tissue damage. Select All That Apply

What will be an ideal response?

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