Sperm Morphology and Anatomy

Question 1

Process of assessing and counting the sperm sample in accordance to their shape, structure and movement.

Answer 1

Sperm Analysis

Question 2

Number of Sperm in 1 ml Semen

Answer 2

Sperm count

Question 3

Shape and Structure of Sperm

Answer 3

Sperm morphology

Question 4

Type of Movement of the sperm

Answer 4

Sperm motility

Question 5

These are male reproductive cells that carry the genetic characters from the father to child.

Answer 5

Sperms

Question 6

Sperms are formed in the

Answer 6

pair of testis

Question 7

What is the pH of normal semen?

Answer 7

7.2 to 7.8

Question 8

Normal semen is __________ and ___________ in color.

Answer 8

translucent, opalescent

Question 9

It is considered normal if the specimen can be poured from a gradulated beaker drop by drop with agglutination.

Answer 9

Viscocity

Question 10

Semen usually liquify within _______ mins.

Answer 10

30

Question 11

These produce sperm cells and contribute a small amount of fluid to the semen

Answer 11

Testes

Question 12

These glands secrete a significant portion of the seminal fluid. Their secretions include fructose, which provides energy for the sperm, and other substances that help to nourish and support sperm.

Answer 12

Seminal Vesicles

Question 13

This produces a fluid that makes up a substantial part of semen. This fluid contains enzymes, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA), which help to liquefy the semen after ejaculation and support sperm motility.

Answer 13

Prostate Gland

Question 14

These glands secrete a clear, lubricating fluid that helps to neutralize any acidity in the urethra from urine and provides lubrication during ejaculation

Answer 14

Bulbourethral Glands (Cowper’s Glands)

Question 15

Seminal fluid provides essential nutrients, such as ________ and ________, which supply energy to sperm and support their survival and motility.

Answer 15

fructose, proteins

Question 16

The ________ acts as a medium that allows sperm to travel through the female reproductive tract. Its viscosity helps to propel sperm and protect them as they move.

Answer 16

fluid

Question 17

The enzymes and substances in seminal fluid assist in the ____________ of semen after ejaculation, which helps sperm swim more effectively toward the egg.

Answer 17

liquefaction

Question 18

Seminal fluid contains _______________ and other compounds that may influence the female reproductive system, such as promoting cervical mucus changes to facilitate sperm entry.

Answer 18

prostaglandins

Question 19

_______________/mL is considered normal for male fertility.

Answer 19

40 million sperms

Question 20

____________/mL is minimum concentration for fertility.

Answer 20

20 million sperms

Question 21

Below 10 million/mL is considered ______.

Answer 21

poor

Question 22

Excessively high sperm count

Answer 22

Polyzoospermia

Question 23

Sperm count less than 20 million/mL.

Answer 23

Oligozoospermia

Question 24

No semen volume

Answer 24

Azoospermia

Question 25

Semen volume is less than 1.5mL

Answer 25

Hypospermia

Question 26

Semen volume greater than 5.5mL

Answer 26

Hyperspermia

Question 27

All dead sperms

Answer 27

Necrozoospermia

Question 28

Large heads in the morphology of sperms

Answer 28

Macrocephalic

Question 29

Small heads in the morphology of sperms

Answer 29

Microcephalic

Question 30

Tapering heads in the morphology sperms

Answer 30

Pin Head

Question 31

Tear-drop heads in the morphology of sperms

Answer 31

Pyriform Head

Question 32

Double or duplicate heads in the morphology of sperms

Answer 32

Bicephalic

Question 33

Forms its tip covered by a double-walled membrane extending down along the nucleus to form the head cap.

Answer 33

Acrosome

Question 34

Acrosome excrete an enzyme called sperm ____________ which helps penetration of sperm, into the ovum.

Answer 34

Lysine

Question 35

Has a compact mass of DNA, occupies major parts of the head below Acrosome

Answer 35

Nucleus

Question 36

It is small constricted portion between the head and middle piece

Answer 36

Neck

Question 37

Donated to Ovum to form spindle during division.

Answer 37

Proximal centriole

Question 38

gives axial filaments to form tail.

Answer 38

Distal centriole

Question 39

Middle piece is cylindrical with ____________ at center it has two central surrounded by nine doublets.

Answer 39

Axial Filaments

Question 40

Mitochondria are ________ coiled around axial filaments and are compact.

Answer 40

spirally

Question 41

Entire is surrounded by a thin layer of cytoplasm called _____________ below plasmalemma.

Answer 41

Manchette

Question 42

At end of middle piece has a dark _____________________ of unknown function.

Answer 42

Ring Centriole

Question 43

First part of the tail of sperm is ____________ and last is ______________.

Answer 43

main piece, end piece

Question 44

Part of tail of sperm that has all filaments surrounded by a fibrous sheath.

Answer 44

Main piece

Question 45

Part of tail of sperm that has only central two axial filaments.

Answer 45

End piece

Question 46

The entire tail of sperms is surrounded by a very thin film of _______________ and ____________.

Answer 46

cytoplasm, plasmalemma

Question 47

It refers to the size, shape and appearance of a man’s sperm, which when abnormal can decrease fertility and make it more difficult to fertilize the woman’s egg

Answer 47

Sperm morphology

Question 48

___________________________ may be an option for those with sperm morphology issues.

Answer 48

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Question 49

It can be used in addition to IVF to increase the chances.

Answer 49

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Question 50

For most men, sperm production will begin to drop after age_____.

Answer 50

40