Seminal Fluid Analysis (Seminalysis)

Question 1

glands in the scrotum that contain seminiferous tubules

Answer 1

Testes

Question 2

It is the storage of sperm

Answer 2

Epididymis

Question 3

produces most fluid present in the semen (60-70%) and this
fluid serves as the transport medium of sperm.

Answer 3

Seminal vesicles

Question 4

Fluid used by sperm for energy needed for motility?

Answer 4

Fructose

Question 5

responsible for normal color/ gray appearance of the sperm

Answer 5

Flavin

Question 6

_______% of acidic fluid is produced by the prostate gland.

Answer 6

20-30%

Question 7

Milky acidic fluid contains:

Answer 7

Acid phosphate, citric acid, zinc, proteolytic enzymes

Question 8

aids in propelling the sperm through the urethra by
contractions during ejaculation.

Answer 8

Prostate glands

Question 9

contributes about 5% of the fluid volume in the form of
thick, alkaline mucus that helps to neutralize the vaginal acidity

Answer 9

Bulbourethral Gland

Question 10

Sexual Abstinence: at least ____days but not more than _____days

Answer 10

at least 2 days but not more than 7 days

Question 11

Prolonged abstinence will result _____ & ______

Answer 11

higher volume and decrease motility

Question 12

Fertility Testing: (WHO) 2 or 3 samples must be collected not less than 3 days or
more than 7 weeks apart (TRUE or FALSE)

Answer 12

FALSE

not less than 7 days or
more than 3 weeks apart

Question 13

Specimen awaiting should be kept at ____ °C

Answer 13

37°C

Question 14

What container is used for seminal fluid analysis?

Answer 14

non-lubricant containing rubber of polyurethane condoms
should be used.

Question 15

Ordinary condoms are not acceptable because it contains________

Answer 15

Spermicide

Question 16

Appearance of a NORMAL SEMEN

Answer 16

Gray white color
opacity or opaque
translucent
musky odor (bleach like odor)

Question 17

low sperm concentration appears _______

Answer 17

almost clear

Question 18

increase white turbidity indicates the presence of ______ & ______

Answer 18

WBC & Infection

Question 19

_________ strips useful in differentiating presence of WBC

Answer 19

LE reagent strip

Question 20

Red coloration of semen indicate the presence of _______

Answer 20

RBC

Question 21

Yellow coloration indicate the presence of:

Answer 21

Urine contamination
prolong abstinence
Medication (usually antibiotics)

Question 22

Fresh semen specimen is:
clotted & liquefy w/in ________mins
after collection

Answer 22

30-60min

Question 23

Failure of liquefaction w/in 60
mins: caused by deficiency in _________

Answer 23

deficiency in PROSTATIC ENZYME

Question 24

Normal semen volume

Answer 24

2-5ml

Question 25

Normal pH_____

Answer 25

7.2-8

Question 26

Sperm concentration _____million/mL

Answer 26

>20

Question 27

Sperm count ______

Answer 27

>40 million/ejaculate

Question 28

Motility <50% within 1 hr (true or false)

Answer 28

FALSE >50%

Question 29

Normal forms (strict criteria)

Answer 29

>14%

Question 30

Normal forms (routine)

Answer 30

>30%

Question 31

Decreased volume: frequently associated with _________

Answer 31

Infertility

Question 32

Incomplete liquefaction specimen: ______ & _______

Answer 32

clumped and highly viscous

Question 33

Droplets the form longer than _____cm: highly viscous, abnormal.

Answer 33

2cm

Question 34

Increased pH: indicates______

Answer 34

infection within the reproductive tract

Question 35

Decreased pH: indicates _______ clue: IEP

Answer 35

1. Increased prostatic fluid 2. Ejaculatory duct obstruction 3. Poorly developed seminal vesicle

Question 36

Borderline sperm concentration:

Answer 36

10-20million

Question 37

enzyme containing critical to ovum penetration

Answer 37

Acrosomal cap

Question 38

thickest part of the tail?

Answer 38

Midpiece

Question 39

Midpiece is approximately _____long

Answer 39

7um long

Question 40

tail is approximately _____ long

Answer 40

45um

Question 41

sperm motility grading: 4.0

Answer 41

A, Rapid, straight-line motility

Question 42

sperm motility grading: 3.0

Answer 42

B, Slower speed, some lateral movement

Question 43

sperm motility grading: D

Answer 43

0, No movement