Semen

Question 1

Typical ejaculation releases

Answer 1

2-5 mL of semen

Question 2

Abnormally low volume of semen may indicate problems with

Answer 2

Prostate gland or seminal glands

Question 3

Ejaculate

Answer 3

The volume of fluid produced by an ejaculation

Question 4

Ejaculate contains

Answer 4

Spermatozoa
Seminal fluid
Enzymes

Question 5

The normal sperm count ranges from

Answer 5

20,000,000 to 100,000,000 spermatozoa per milliliter of semen

Question 6

Low sperm count

Answer 6

1. Are in fertile because to few spermatozoa survive the female reproductive tract
2. May reflect inflammation of the epididymis, ductus deferens, or prostate gland

Question 7

Common abnormalities of sperm

Answer 7

Malformed heads and twin spermatozoa that did not separate at the time of spermiation

Question 8

A typical sample of seminal fluid contains the combined secretions of

Answer 8

The seminal glands 60%
Prostate gland 30%
The nurse cells and epididymis 5%
Bulbourethral glands less than 5%

Question 9

Protease enzyme in seminal fluid

Answer 9

May help dissolve mucus in the vagina

Question 10

Seminal plasmin enzyme in seminal fluid

Answer 10

Prostatic enzyme that kills a variety of bacteria, including Escherichia coli

Question 11

A prostatic enzyme that coagulate the semen after ejaculation by

Answer 11

Converting fibrinogen to fibrin

Question 12

Fibrinolysin

Answer 12

Liquefies the clotted semen after 15 to 30 minutes