Semen anatomy virtual practical Flashcards
What are sperm sensitive to?
High temperatures and toxic chemicals
What are the three things you test for when assessing semen quality?
Sperm concentration and total sperm in ejaculate
Sperm motility
Sperm morphology
What is the simpliest way of counting sperm?
Using a haemocytometer and a microscope
What are the 3 different classifications of sperm motility?
non-motile, progressively motile, non-progressively motile
How would you calculate sperm count?
You would multiply the concentration by the volume
What is sperm motility usually thought to be?
The amount of sperm that can swim in a straight line
Why is sperm motility so critical?
It allows the sperm to pass through the zona pellucida
Why do dead sperm show up stained?
Cell membrane is no longer in-tact so they can take the stain up
