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Barrier methods are less effective when combined with a spermicide, a substance toxic to sperm. True or False?

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Barrier methods are more effective when combined with a spemicide, a substance toxic to sperm is true. Barrier methods include the diaphragm, cervical cap, male condom, and female condom and spermicidal foam.

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