4.1 Semen (Formation and Physiology) Flashcards
Provide alkaline fluid and nutrients for sperm
a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands
c
Neutralize prostatic fluid and vaginal activity
a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands
e
Secrete enzymes for coagulation and liquefaction
a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands
d
Site of spermatogenesis
a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands
a
Site of sperm maturation
a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands
b
Testes and epididymis contribute to semen volume about ____% _______
5% SPERM
What structure contribute the Largest volume in semen?
Seminal Vesicles
Seminal vesicles contribute about _____-_____% Alkaline secretion such as Fructose and flavin
60-70%
Main source of energy for sperm?
Fructose
Prostate gland contribute about 20-30% _______ secretion specifically:_____,____,___
Acidic
Citric acid, acid phosphatase, Zn
Bulbourethral glands contribute to semen volume about 5% ____________
Alkaline mucus