MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE TESTES FOLLOWING CHRONIC CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE

Abstract

Chronic exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) represents a significant modern environmental and occupational health problem, leading to systemic hypoxia and oxidative stress. The male reproductive system, particularly the testes, is highly sensitive to toxic factors due to its high metabolic activity and complex cellular organization. However, the effects of CO on testicular morphology remain insufficiently studied.