Semen Analysis

Question 1

How do you find the total # of sperm

Answer 1

Volume (mL) x concentration

Question 2

Sperm morphology and motility is also on the documentation, as well as…

Answer 2

pH

Question 3

Why do we collect semen and analyze it (3)

Answer 3

1. Determine quality and quantity
2. Evaluation of diseases
3. Artificial Insemination

Question 4

primary ways to collect semen

Answer 4

1. Electroejaculation
2. Natural stimulation
3. Artificial vagina

Question 5

A device that emits a mild electrical current that causes erection and ejaculation

Answer 5

Electroejaculator

Question 6

Three basic components of an artificial vagina

Answer 6

1. Outer casing (secure grip)
2. Inner lining (reusable rubber where male ejaculates into)
3. Collection bottle

Question 7

AV (artificial vagina) inner lining should be flushed with ___________ water, soaked in isopropyl alcohol for at least _________ hours, and air dried

Answer 7

Hot
2

Question 8

Whats another way to clean an AV (artificial vagina) is ______________ _____________ , but requires _________ days to air out

Answer 8

Gas sterilization
2-3 days

Question 9

No soaps or disinfectants should be used on AV inner lining bc they are ___________________

Answer 9

Spermicidal

Question 10

The plastic disposable AV inner lining may not be ______________ by the male

Answer 10

Accepted