Semen Analysis

Question 1

Seminal fluid

[composition of semen]

Answer 1

60 - 70%

Question 2

Spermatozoa

[composition of semen]

Answer 2

5%

Question 3

Prostate fluid

[composition of semen]

Answer 3

20 - 30 %

Question 4

Bulbourethral glands

[composition of semen]

Answer 4

5%

Question 5

Produced in seminiferous tubules of testes.

[physiology]

Answer 5

Spermatozoa

Question 6

It is only a component of semen.

Answer 6

Sperm cell

Question 7

It is the product of an ejaculate.

Answer 7

Semen

Question 8

Mature and stored in the epididymis.

[physiology]

Answer 8

Spermatozoa

Question 9

The entire process takes approximately 90 days.

[physiology]

Answer 9

Spermatozoa

Question 10

Majority of fluid

[physiology]

Answer 10

Seminal vessels

Question 11

Provide FRUCTOSE FOR SPERM metabolism.

[physiology]

Answer 11

Seminal vessels

Question 12

Sperm are NOT motile without this fluid.

[physiology]

Answer 12

Seminal vessels

Question 13

ACIDIC FLUID Contains acid phosphatase, citric acid, zinc, and proteolytic enzyme.

[physiology]

Answer 13

Prostate gland

Question 14

Enzymes COAGULATE SEMEN prior to ejaculation and cause liquefaction after ejaculation.

Answer 14

Prostate gland

Question 15

Thick, alkaline fluid to NEUTRALIZE ACID from prostate and acid pH of vagina; otherwise, no sperm motility.

Answer 15

Bulbourethral glandsp

Question 16

Semen odor:

[bulbourethral gland]

Answer 16

bleach like

Question 17

Spermatogenesis

[parts]

Answer 17

Seminiferous tubules

Question 18

Sperm maturation

[parts]

Answer 18

Epididymis

Question 19

Propel sperm to ejaculatory ducts.

[parts]

Answer 19

Ductus deferens

Question 20

Provide NUTRIENTS for sperm and fluid.

[parts]

Answer 20

Seminal vesicles

Question 21

2-3 days abstinence; no longer than _____

[sperm collection]

Answer 21

7 days

Question 22

Clotted specimen should liquefy of how many minutes?

Answer 22

30 - 60 minutes

Question 23

Directing the semen into a clean sample cup. Do not use a lubricant which can kill sperms.

[ways of semen collection]

Answer 23

Masturbation

Question 24

WITHDRAWING the penis from the partner just before ejaculating follow by ejaculating into a clean sample cup.

[ways of semen collection]

Answer 24

Coitus interruptus

Question 25

by using a condom. [ways of semen collection]

Answer 25

Coitus

Question 26

[3] Factors in First portion of ejaculate is missing. [DIS]

Answer 26

1. Decrease sperm count 2. Increase pH 3. Specimen will not liquefy

Question 27

Normal [appearance]

Answer 27

Gray white

Question 28

White turbidity [appearance]

Answer 28

infection: culture

Question 29

Red: [appearance]

Answer 29

blood cells, abnormal

Question 30

Yellow [appearance]

Answer 30

urine, prolonged abstinence, medication

Question 31

Normal: [volume and viscosity]

Answer 31

2 - 5 mL

Question 32

Measure in? [volume and viscosity]

Answer 32

graduated cylinder

Question 33

Droplets with thin threads from a pipette are normal.

Answer 33

Viscosity

Question 34

Normal: [pH]

Answer 34

7.2 - 8.0

Question 35

Determine cell count. [sperm concentration]

Answer 35

Neubauer chamber

Question 36

Uses UNDILUTED specimen. [sperm concentration]

Answer 36

Maklers Countung Chamber

Question 37

It uses heat to immobilized the sperm cell. [sperm concentration]

Answer 37

Maklers Counting Chamber (MCC)

Question 38

Rapid straight line motility. [grading scale][sperm motility]

Answer 38

4

Question 39

Slower speed, some lateral movement. [grading scale][sperm motility]

Answer 39

3

Question 40

Slow forward movement, MORE lateral. [grading scale][sperm motility]

Answer 40

2

Question 41

NO forward progression. [grading scale][sperm motility]

Answer 41

1

Question 42

NO movement. [grading scale][sperm motility]

Answer 42

0

Question 43

Stain used: [sperm morphology]

Answer 43

Wright stain or Papanicolau stain

Question 44

Normal: [sperm morphology]

Answer 44

> 30%

Question 45

Krugers strict: [sperm morphology]

Answer 45

> 14%

Question 46

Positive result: [sperm viability][modified bloms test]

Answer 46

Orange red color

Question 47

Present in both men and women.

Answer 47

Antisperm antibodies

Question 48

Only concern is PRESENCE OF SPERM.

Answer 48

Postvasectomy analysis

Question 49

Only one sperm is required for fertilization.

Answer 49

Postvasectomy analysis

Question 50

Fluid from prostate gland intended to cleanse the urethra.

Answer 50

Pre- cum

Question 51

Sperm concentration

Answer 51

> 20 million/ml

Question 52

Sperm count

Answer 52

> 40 million/ejaculate

Question 53

Motility

Answer 53

> 50% within 1 hour

Question 55

Dead cell stain color? [sperm viability (modified bloms test)]

Answer 55

Red

Question 56

Normal color stain? [sperm viability (modified bloms test)]

Answer 56

Blue - white

Question 57

[3] Before liquefaction [CVV]

Answer 57

1. Color 2. Volume 3. Viscosity

Question 58

[5] After liquefaction [5s]

Answer 58

1. Sperm motility 2. Sperm morphology 3. Sperm count 4. Sperm concentration 5. Sperm viability

Question 59

Pigment: [sperm collection]

Answer 59

Flavin

Question 60

[4] Acidic fluid contains [prostate gland]

Answer 60

1. Acid phosphatase 2. Citric acid 3. Zinc 4. Proteolytic enzymes

Question 61

In pH, if over 8.0 =

Answer 61

Infection

Question 62

It is the singular test for fertility in male that cam provide information: ✓ Sperm production ✓ Patency of the male ducts ✓ The function of the accessory glands and ejaculative function.

Answer 62

Semen analysis

Question 63

[3] WBC diluting fluid

Answer 63

1. 5% Sodium carbonate 2. 0.5% Chlorhexane 3. Chilled water

Question 64

Increased pH means?

Answer 64

Infection

Question 65

Decreased pH means?

Answer 65

Increased prostatic fluid

Question 66

Maturation of spermatozoa takes place in the?

Answer 66

Epididymis

Question 67

Proteolytic enzymes may be added to semen specimens to:

Answer 67

Decrease the VISCOSITY

Question 68

Normal sperm concentration.

Answer 68

More than 20 million/mL

Question 69

Percentage of sperm showing AVERAGE MOTILITY that is considered normal.

Answer 69

50%

Question 70

Sperm part containing a mitochondrial sheath.

Answer 70

Midpiece

Question 71

Measurement of a-glucosidase is performed to detect a disorder of what?

Answer 71

Epididymis