AUBF 2 (Seminal, Serous, Amniotic) Flashcards
The part of the male reproductive organ that provide enzymes and proteins for coagulation and liquefaction:
a. testes
b. seminal vesicles
c. prostate gland
d. bulbourethral gland
c. prostate gland
The part of the male reproductive organ that provide nutrients for sperm fluid:
a. testes
b. seminal vesicles
c. prostate gland
d. bulourethral gland
b. seminal vesicles
The Sertoli cells secretes testosterone which is necessary for subsequent stages of sperm maturation. Sperm remains stored in the epididymis until ejaculation.
a. only the first statement is correct
b. only the second statement is correct
c. both statements are correct
d. neither of the statements is correct
b. only the second statement is correct
True of fructose, except:
a. major nutrient
b. provides energy to the spermatozoa
c. absence = no motility
d. responsible for the gray appearance
d. responsible for the gray appearance
Select the correct match:
a. prostate fluid alkaline responsible for coagulation and liquefaction
b. prostate fluid alkaline helps neutralize acidity from the vagina
c. prostate fluid acidic responsible for coagulation and liquefaction
d. prostate fluid acidic helps neutralize acidity from the vagina
c. prostate fluid acidic responsible for coagulation and liquefaction
The following are purpose of semen analysis, except:
a. To establish the identity of a person’s genetic parent
b. To investigate the causes of infertility in marriages
c. To check the effectiveness of previous vasectomy
d. In medico-legal cases, where paternity is being disclaimed on the basis of male sterility
a. To establish the identity of a person’s genetic parent
Sexual abstinence of at least 2 days and not >7 days isrequired for sperm analysis. Coitus Interruptus is a reliable means of semen collection
a. only the first statement is correct
b. only the second statement is correct
c. both statements are correct
d. neither of the statements is correct
a. only the first statement is correct
WHO recommends that ____ semen samples be collected not less than ___ or more than __ weeks apart
a. 4, 7, 4
b. 3, 7, 3
c. 5, 5, 3
d. 2, 5, 3
b. 3, 7, 3
Diluent/s used if liquefaction does not occur within 2 hrs.
1. Dulbecco’s phosphate-buffered saline
2. alpha chymotrypsin
3. Bromelain
4. proteolytic enzymes
1,2,3,4
The appearance of seminal fluid that indicates prolonged specimen:
a. reddish
b. clear
c. white
d. yellowish
d. yellowish
Too basic seminal fluid indicates:
a. Increased prostatic fluid
b. Infection
c. Ejaculatory duct obstruction
d. Poorly developed seminal vesicle
b. Infection
Select the normal sperm concentration value:
a. >20,000,000/mL
b. >200,000/mL
c. >200,000,000/mL
d. >2,000,000/mL
a. >20,000,000/mL
The WHO sperm motility grading evaluates:
1. speed
2. Morphology
3. Direction
4. Velocity
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 4
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 3
d. 1, 3
True of Kruger’s strict criteria, except:
a. requires the use of morphometry
b. >14% normal morphology
c. >30% normal morphology
d. both a and b
c. >30% normal morphology
An abnormal result of decreased motility with normal sperm count requires an additional test called:
a. immunobead test
b. fructose level
c. eosin-nigrosin stain
d. sperm agglutination test
c. eosin-nigrosin stain
Select which is true of exudates:
a. occurs in systemic diseases
b. results from inflammatory processes
c. testing is not necessary
d. forms from disturbances of fluid production and regulation between serous membranes
b. results from inflammatory processes
The pleural fluid analysis of an individual with chronic membrane disease will show:
a. pleural fluid Hct > whole blood Hct
b. pleural fluid Hct < whole blood Hct
c. pleural fluid Hct = whole blood Hct
d. none of the above
b. pleural fluid Hct < whole blood Hct
Lipid measurement and Sudan Ill differentiates milky samples; choose the correct results for a chylous sample:
1. high TAG
2. Sudan III (+)
3. high Chole
4. Sudan III (-)
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3
d. 3, 4
a. 1, 2
Increased levels of these cells may be associated with trauma resulting from pneumothorax.
a. neutrophils
b. lymphocytes
c. eosinophils
d. macrophages
c. eosinophils
Cells that normally account for 64% to 80% in the pleural fluid:
a. neutrophils
b. lymphocytes
c. eosinophils
d. macrophages
d. macrophages
The following are primary causes of transudates in the pericardial cavity, except.
a. hypothyroidism
b. autoimmune disorders
c. uremia
d. malignancy
d. malignancy
In peritoneal fluid analysis, measurement of ___ is/are performed to determine whether the ascites is due to pancreatitis.
1. BUN
2. Amylase
3. Bilirubin
4. Creatinine
5. Lipase
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 4, 5
d. 2, 5
d. 2, 5
The tumor markers that are valuable for identifying the primary source of tumors producing ascitic exudates:
1. CA 125
2. CEA
3. CA 549
4. CYFRA 21-1
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 4, 5
d. 2, 5
a. 1, 2
Primary functions of the amniotic fluid, except:
a. provide a protective cushion for the fetus
b. limit fetal movement
c. stabilize the temperature to protect the fetus
extreme temperature changes
d. permit proper lung developmen
b. limit fetal movement
Lung surfactants that serve as index of fetal lung maturity, except:
a. lecithin
b. amylase
c. sphingomyelin
d. phosphatidyl glycerol
b. amylase
Select the possible cause of polyhydramnios:
a. neural tube disorders
b. increased fetal swallowing
c. urinary tract deformities
d. membrane leakage
a. neural tube disorders
Biochemical markers for testing neural tube defects when fetal urine production begins:
a. AFP
b. acetylcholinesterase
c. both
d. none of the choice
c. both
Measurement of fluid creatinine has been used to determine fetal age. When creatinine rises above 1.0 mg/dL, the fetal age is greater than 36 wks.
a. only the first statement is correct
b. only the second statement is correct
c. both statements are correct
d. neither of the statements is correct
a. only the first statement is correct
RDS is caused by the increased viscosity of the lung surfactants in the fetal lungs. The amount of surfactant can be estimated by the Lactose-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio
a. only the first statement is correct
b. only the second statement is correct
c. both statements are correct
d. neither of the statements is correct
a. only the first statement is correct
RDS is caused by the increased viscosity of the lung surfactants in the fetal lungs. The amount of surfactant can be estimated by the Lactose-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio
a. only the first statement is correct
b. only the second statement is correct
c. both statements are correct
d. neither of the statements is correct
a. only the first statement is correct
Tests for fetal lung maturity:
a. phosphatidyl glycerol immunoassays
b. lamellar bodies
c. both
d. none of the choices
c. both
