SEMINAL FLUID Flashcards

1
Q

what is seminal fluid examine for

A

infertility
vasectomy procedures
forensics

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2
Q

what lab equipment is used for semen analysis

A

andrology and assisted reproductive tech (ART)

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3
Q

what do Sertoli cells develop into

A

spermatids

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4
Q

what do spermatids develop into

A

sperm

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5
Q

where in the body does sperm develop

A

seminiferous tubules

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6
Q

what are the 3 parts of sperm

A

head
neck
tail

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7
Q

what fraction is the most concentrated in sperm

A

seminal fluid

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8
Q

what fluid contains enzymes and proteins

A

prostate fluid

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9
Q

what mineral is important for fertility

A

zinc

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10
Q

true or false: you can have sex within 2-3 days of seminal fluid collection

A

false

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11
Q

can you wait longer than 7 day without have sex before seminal fluid collection

A

no

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12
Q

true or false: if you are a vasectomy pt you do not have to do abstinence for seminal fluid collection

A

true

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13
Q

what container is seminal fluid collected in

A

sterile plastic container

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14
Q

when does sperm need to be delivered to the lab

A

within 1 hr

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15
Q

what temp is sperm kept at

A

warm; 37 C

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16
Q

normal volume of seminal fluid

A

2-5 mL

17
Q

normal appearace of seminal fluid

A

translucent

grey-white

18
Q

how long should it take sperm to liquefy

A

30-60 min

19
Q

normal ph of seminal fluid

A

7.2-7.8

20
Q

normal sperm count

A

20-250 million/ml

21
Q

how is sperm motility measured

A

forward movement

22
Q

normal motility grade of seminal fluid

A

50-60 % or greater

grade of 2 or higher

23
Q

what is examined in a Postvasectomy Analysis

A

presence of sperm motility

24
Q

how long does it take for a post-vasectomy to become active

A

2 months

25
Q

what department would you find seminal fluid analysis

A

hematology