seminal fluid

Question 1

Different application or purposes of seminal fluid analysis

Answer 1

1. Investigation of fertility
2. Forensic studies like medico legal cases example rape
3. Evaluation of the effectiveness of vasectomy

Question 2

Different component of semen

Answer 2

1. Spermatozoa
2. Seminal plasma

Question 3

known as matured cells

Answer 3

spermatozoa

Question 4

Nutritive medium of proper osmolality and volume

Answer 4

Seminal Plasma

Question 5

Activates the spermatozoa to greater motility

Answer 5

Seminal plasma

Question 6

5% of the semen volume come from

Answer 6

testis (seminiferous tubules)

Question 7

Seminiferous tubules is located at

Answer 7

testis

Question 8

for maturation and storage of sperm cells

Answer 8

Epididymis

Question 9

60% of the semen volume come from

Answer 9

Seminal vesicle

Question 10

viscid, neutral, or slightly alkaline fluid , often yellow (flavin)

Answer 10

Seminal vesicle

Question 11

high in fructose

Answer 11

Seminal vesicle

Question 12

seminal vesicle provides substrate responsible for the

Answer 12

coagulation

Question 13

seminal vesicle provides substrate responsible for the coagulation of semen following

Answer 13

ejaculation

Question 14

prostate provides

Answer 14

20-30%

Question 15

relatively slight amount

Answer 15

first fraction

Question 16

clearly viscid fluid believed to originate largely or perhaps exclusively from the urethral and bulbourethral glands

Answer 16

first fraction

Question 17

cleanses and lubricates

Answer 17

first fraction

Question 18

prostatic secretion along with most of the spermatozoa

Answer 18

Second fraction

Question 19

relatively small secretions from the epididymis & vasa deferentia

Answer 19

Second fraction

Question 20

consist almost entirely of a muscoid secretion resulting from emptying of the seminal vesicles

Answer 20

Third fraction

Question 21

Complete Collection is Essential

Answer 21

• 1st portion missing (1st and 2nd fractions): decreased sperm count, falsely increased pH, specimen will not liquefy
• Last portion missing: decreased semen volume, falsely increased sperm count, falsely decreased pH, specimen will not clot

Question 22

Collection of Seminal Fluid

Answer 22

1. 3 day period of continence
2. Use warm, sterile glass or plastic containers for collection
3. keep specimen at body temp and deliver to the lac within 1 hour
4. Fertility testing: 2-3 samples at 2 weeks’ interval
5. Fresh specimens should liquefy within 30-60 mins after collection

Question 23

Methods of Collection

Answer 23

1. Self-production
2. Condom Collection (non - lubricant - containing rubber or polyurethane)
3. Aspiration from the vaginal vault after coitus
4. Coitus interruptus
5. Container: wide-mouthed bottle

Question 24

seminal fluid analysis, gross examination
Odor must

Answer 24

musty , acrid, fishy

Question 25

seminal fluid analysis, gross examination
color must

Answer 25

pearly white/gray-white; slightly turbid

Question 26

Increased white turbity

Answer 26

infections and WBC’s

Question 27

contamination of urine, prolonged abstinence and some medications. what color

Answer 27

yellow color

Question 28

rusty to red-brown

Answer 28

cleeding

Question 29

clear seminal fluid means

Answer 29

infertility or absence of sperm cell or spermatozoa