SEMEN COMPOSITION

Question 1

Spermatozoa

Answer 1

5%

Question 2

Seminal fluid

Answer 2

60-70%

Question 3

Prostate fluid

Answer 3

20-30%

Question 4

Bulbourethral Glands

Answer 4

5%

Question 5

Located in the epithelial cells of the seminiferous tubules

Answer 5

Spermatozoa

Question 6

Seminal vesicles

Answer 6

Seminal fluid

Question 7

major nutrient; provides the energy
needed by the spermatozoa to propel them through the female reproductive tract

Answer 7

Fructose

Question 8

T/F
Absence of Fructose means there is no motility

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

responsible for the gray appearance of semen

Answer 9

Flavin

Question 10

acidic fluid

Answer 10

Prostate fluid

Question 11

contains high concentration of acid
phosphatase, citric acid, zinc, and proteolytic enzymes

Answer 11

Prostate fluid

Question 12

responsible for both the coagulation and liquefaction of the semen following ejaculation

Answer 12

Prostate fluid

Question 13

Alkaline fluid

Answer 13

Bulbourethral Glands

Question 14

It is important for semen to be alkaline to _____ present as a result of normal bacterial vaginal flora. Without this _____ would be diminished.

Answer 14

neutralize the vaginal acidity
neutralization, sperm motility

Question 14

helps to neutralize acidity from the prostate secretions and the vagina

Answer 14

Bulbourethral Glands

Question 15

Purpose of Semen Analysis

Answer 15

1. To investigate the causes of infertility in marriages
2. To check the effectiveness of previous vasectomy
3. In medico-legal cases, where paternity is being disclaimed on the basis of male sterility