Table 3.
Effects of Exposure to Ag-NPs and/or Zn-NPs on Sperm Morphological Abnormalities (%)
| Group | Deformed Head | Detached Head | Coiled Tail | Curved Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 1.54 ± 0.39 | 1.60 ± 0.18 | 1.57 ± 1.09 | 1.86 ± 0.36 |
| Ag-NPs | 6.42 ± 1.11a | 7.52 ± 1.12a | 5.98 ± 1.22a | 6.07 ± 0.94a |
| Zn-NPs | 1.48 ± 0.40b | 1.68 ± 0.21b | 1.31 ± 0.45b | 1.69 ± 0.37b |
| Ag-NPs + Zn-NPs | 2.41± 0.34ab | 2.15 ± 0.53b | 2.54 ± 0.68b | 2.80 ± 0.48ab |
Notes: Values are presented as mean ± SD (n = 10 rats/group). aIndicates presence of a statistically significant difference from the control group and bindicates presence of a statistically significant difference from Ag-NPs group at p< 0.05.