An analysis of a patient's sperm shows the sperm are not developing motility. Which body structure should the nurse suspect is not functioning at the optimal level in this patient?
1. prostate
2. epididymis
3. scrotum
4. penis
Correct Answer: 2
The epididymis is the final area for the storage and maturation of sperm. The prostate, scrotum, and penis do not play a role in the development of motility of the sperm.
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