Semen viscosity is most closely related to:
A) Sperm concentration
B) Specimen volume
C) Specimen collection
D) Specimen liquefaction

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Semen viscosity refers to the thickness or stickiness of semen, which can prevent sperm from moving freely. It is impacted by the process of specimen liquefaction, which is the natural process of semen turning from a gel-like state to a more liquid state. Therefore, the viscosity is most closely related to specimen liquefaction (choice D). Sperm concentration (choice A) and specimen volume (choice B) can impact semen analysis results, but they are not directly related to viscosity. Specimen collection (choice C) may impact semen quality, but it does not directly impact viscosity.

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