SEMENALYSIS Flashcards
Abstinence of ___________________ in specimen collection for semen
2-7 days
Collect the ______________ ejaculate (if may kulang =____________________)
entire
Not accurate
What are the methods of collection for semen?
Masturbation
Coitus interruptus
Condom method
It is the best way for the collection of semen
masturbation
This method of collection is not reliable, it is also known as a withdrawal method where pre-cum may not be included.
Coitus interruptus
This method uses a non-lubricant containing rubber (polyurethane condom)
Condom method
The semen specimen should be delivered to the lab within ___________ at ________________
1hr
22-25 °C (room temp.)
Once the specimen arrived, take note of the?
Time of collection
Time received
Liquefaction time
The semen analysis should be done after __________ (usually _________)
Liquefaction
10-30 minutes
Specimen waiting semen analysis should be kept at _______
37°C
What are the reasons for semen analysis?
Fertility testing
Postvasectomy semen analysis
Forensic analysis
It is the most common reason for semen analysis
Fertility testing
This test is conducted 2 months after surgery, to check if there is recanalization
Postvasectomy semen analysis
This test is conducted to those allegedly raped cases
Forensic analysis
Composition of the semen:
_______ spermatozoa (_________)
________ seminal fluid (_________)
__________ prostate fluid (_______)
__________ bulbourethral gland (___________)
It is the site of spermatogenesis
Seminiferous tubules (testes)
These are the nurse cells in the seminiferous tubules
sertoli
This is the site of sperm maturation
epididymis
This propels sperm to the ejaculatory ducts
Vas deferens
Spermatogenesis and sperm maturation takes ______
90 days
This provides nutrients for sperm and fluid
Seminal vesicles
The secretion is rich in ____________ which helps in sperm motility
fructose
What produces acidic fluid that contains acid phosphatase, zinc, citric acid, and other enzymes?
Prostate gland
This is for coagulation and liquefaction
Prostate liquid
It secretes thick alkaline mucus which neutralizes acidity from the prostatic secretions and vagina
Bulbourethral gland
Makikita sa seminal fluid, and in an alleged rape victim
Acid phosphatase
Stages of sperm maturation:
- Spermatogium
- 1° spermatocyte
- 2° spermatocyte
- Spermatid
- Spermatozoon
Gray-white, translucent w/ musty bleach odor semen =
normal
Increased white turbidity in semen =
infection
Red/brown coloration in semen =
blood
Yellow coloration in semen =
Medication, increased abstinence, urine contamination