ST I, q. 119

Of the Propagation of Man as to the Body

We now consider the propagation of man, as to the body. Concerning this there are two points of inquiry:

(1) Whether any part of the food is changed into true human nature?

(2) Whether the semen, which is the principle of human generation, is produced from the surplus food?

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  1. a. 1Whether some part of the food is changed into true human nature?
  2. a. 2Whether the semen is produced from surplus food?

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