reproductive system
N |
• males are fertile
• sperm appear normal and are motile
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• intratesticular testosterone levels increased 67%
• FSH and LH levels are normal
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• epidymal sperm count reduced 19%
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• diameter reduced 67% although reduction is not significant
• both lumen and wall thickness are affected
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• absolute testicular weight reduced 23%
• relative testicular weight reduced 25%
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growth/size/body
N |
• viable and growth normal
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cellular
• epidymal sperm count reduced 19%
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• increased number of apoptotic cells , mostly among primary spermatocytes
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endocrine/exocrine glands
• diameter reduced 67% although reduction is not significant
• both lumen and wall thickness are affected
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• absolute testicular weight reduced 23%
• relative testicular weight reduced 25%
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• intratesticular testosterone levels increased 67%
• FSH and LH levels are normal
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