Deformed sperm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a deformed sperm at centre left. It is characterised by an abnormal cytoplasmic extrusion on

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Deformed sperm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a deformed sperm at centre left. It is characterised by an abnormal cytoplasmic extrusion on the spermatozoon's head. Deformed sperm may lead to male infertility; defects in the sperm may be due to a blockage of the spermatic tubes or to damage to the spermatic ducts, usually caused by a sexually transmitted disease. A varicocele, varicose veins in the scrotum, may also be a factor in deformed sperm. Other causes for male infertility include a zero production of sperm (azoospermia) or a failure to deliver sperm into the vagina (impotence). Magnification: x1714 at 6x7cm size. x6000 at 8x10 inch (19x24cm) size.

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