Spermatogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
What nutrients are required for spermatogenesis?
A
Linoleic acid, Vitamins A, E, B12 (or all the B vitamins) Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium and Selenium
2
Q
A lack of folic acids and B vitamins can…?
A
Reduce the sperm count or in extreme cases, cause testicular atrophy due to pituitary failure
3
Q
Excess… can cause mutations
A
Zinc, Selenium, Manganese, Iodine and Vitamin A
