Table 1.
The level of disruption of the blood-testis barrier after scrotal heat stress
| 6 h | 18 h | 48 h | 120 h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39°C | / | / | / | ++ |
| 41°C | / | / | / | ++ |
| 43°C | + | + | +++ | ++++ |
Negative: /; level of positive disruption: + < ++ < ++ < +++ < ++++.
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