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Seminal Fluid Analysis (Seminalysis) Flashcards

1
Q

glands in the scrotum that contain seminiferous tubules

A

Testes

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2
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It is the storage of sperm

A

Epididymis

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3
Q

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

A

Seminal vesicles

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4
Q

Fluid used by sperm for energy needed for motility?

A

Fructose

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5
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responsible for normal color/ gray appearance of the sperm

A

Flavin

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6
Q

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

A

20-30%

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7
Q

Milky acidic fluid contains:

A

Acid phosphate, citric acid, zinc, proteolytic enzymes

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8
Q

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

A

Prostate glands

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9
Q

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

A

Bulbourethral Gland

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10
Q

Sexual Abstinence: at least ____days but not more than _____days

A

at least 2 days but not more than 7 days

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11
Q

Prolonged abstinence will result _____ & ______

A

higher volume and decrease motility

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12
Q

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

A

FALSE

not less than 7 days or
more than 3 weeks apart

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13
Q

Specimen awaiting should be kept at ____ °C

A

37°C

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14
Q

What container is used for seminal fluid analysis?

A

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

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15
Q

Ordinary condoms are not acceptable because it contains________

A

Spermicide

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16
Q

Appearance of a NORMAL SEMEN

A

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

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17
Q

low sperm concentration appears _______

A

almost clear

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18
Q

increase white turbidity indicates the presence of ______ & ______

A

WBC & Infection

19
Q

_________ strips useful in differentiating presence of WBC

A

LE reagent strip

20
Q

Red coloration of semen indicate the presence of _______

A

RBC

21
Q

Yellow coloration indicate the presence of:

A

Urine contamination
prolong abstinence
Medication (usually antibiotics)

22
Q

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

A

30-60min

23
Q

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

A

deficiency in PROSTATIC ENZYME

24
Q

Normal semen volume

A

2-5ml

25
Q

Normal pH_____

A

7.2-8

26
Q

Sperm concentration _____million/mL

A

> 20

27
Q

Sperm count ______

A

> 40 million/ejaculate

28
Q

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

A

FALSE
>50%

29
Q

Normal forms (strict criteria)

A

> 14%

30
Q

Normal forms (routine)

A

> 30%

31
Q

Decreased volume: frequently
associated with _________

A

Infertility

32
Q

Incomplete liquefaction
specimen: ______ & _______

A

clumped and highly viscous

33
Q

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

A

2cm

34
Q

Increased pH: indicates______

A

infection within the reproductive tract

35
Q

Decreased pH: indicates _______
clue: IEP

A
  1. Increased prostatic fluid
  2. Ejaculatory duct obstruction
  3. Poorly developed seminal vesicle
36
Q

Borderline sperm
concentration:

A

10-20million

37
Q

enzyme containing critical to ovum penetration

A

Acrosomal cap

38
Q

thickest part of the tail?

A

Midpiece

39
Q

Midpiece is approximately _____long

A

7um long

40
Q

tail is approximately _____ long

A

45um

41
Q

sperm motility grading: 4.0

A

A, Rapid, straight-line motility

42
Q

sperm motility grading: 3.0

A

B, Slower speed, some lateral
movement

43
Q

sperm motility grading: D

A

0, No movement

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