4.1 Semen (Formation and Physiology) Flashcards

1
Q

Provide alkaline fluid and nutrients for sperm

a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands

A

c

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2
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Neutralize prostatic fluid and vaginal activity

a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands

A

e

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3
Q

Secrete enzymes for coagulation and liquefaction

a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands

A

d

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4
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Site of spermatogenesis

a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands

A

a

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5
Q

Site of sperm maturation

a. Testes
b. Epididymis
c. Seminal Vesicles
d. Prostate gland
e. Bulbourethral glands

A

b

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6
Q

Testes and epididymis contribute to semen volume about ____% _______

A

5% SPERM

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7
Q

What structure contribute the Largest volume in semen?

A

Seminal Vesicles

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8
Q

Seminal vesicles contribute about _____-_____% Alkaline secretion such as Fructose and flavin

A

60-70%

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9
Q

Main source of energy for sperm?

A

Fructose

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10
Q

Prostate gland contribute about 20-30% _______ secretion specifically:_____,____,___

A

Acidic

Citric acid, acid phosphatase, Zn

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11
Q

Bulbourethral glands contribute to semen volume about 5% ____________

A

Alkaline mucus

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