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Abstinence of ___________________ in specimen collection for semen

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2-7 days

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Collect the ______________ ejaculate (if may kulang =____________________)

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entire
Not accurate

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What are the methods of collection for semen?

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Masturbation
Coitus interruptus
Condom method

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It is the best way for the collection of semen

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masturbation

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This method of collection is not reliable, it is also known as a withdrawal method where pre-cum may not be included.

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Coitus interruptus

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This method uses a non-lubricant containing rubber (polyurethane condom)

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Condom method

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The semen specimen should be delivered to the lab within ___________ at ________________

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1hr
22-25 °C (room temp.)

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Once the specimen arrived, take note of the?

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Time of collection
Time received
Liquefaction time

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The semen analysis should be done after __________ (usually _________)

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Liquefaction
10-30 minutes

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Specimen waiting semen analysis should be kept at _______

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37°C

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What are the reasons for semen analysis?

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Fertility testing
Postvasectomy semen analysis
Forensic analysis

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It is the most common reason for semen analysis

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Fertility testing

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This test is conducted 2 months after surgery, to check if there is recanalization

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Postvasectomy semen analysis

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This test is conducted to those allegedly raped cases

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Forensic analysis

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Composition of the semen:

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_______ spermatozoa (_________)
________ seminal fluid (_________)
__________ prostate fluid (_______)
__________ bulbourethral gland (___________)

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It is the site of spermatogenesis

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Seminiferous tubules (testes)

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These are the nurse cells in the seminiferous tubules

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sertoli

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This is the site of sperm maturation

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epididymis

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This propels sperm to the ejaculatory ducts

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Vas deferens

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Spermatogenesis and sperm maturation takes ______

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90 days

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This provides nutrients for sperm and fluid

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Seminal vesicles

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The secretion is rich in ____________ which helps in sperm motility

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fructose

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What produces acidic fluid that contains acid phosphatase, zinc, citric acid, and other enzymes?

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Prostate gland

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This is for coagulation and liquefaction

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Prostate liquid

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It secretes thick alkaline mucus which neutralizes acidity from the prostatic secretions and vagina
Bulbourethral gland
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Makikita sa seminal fluid, and in an alleged rape victim
Acid phosphatase
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Stages of sperm maturation:
1. Spermatogium 2. 1° spermatocyte 3. 2° spermatocyte 4. Spermatid 5. Spermatozoon
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Gray-white, translucent w/ musty bleach odor semen =
normal
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Increased white turbidity in semen =
infection
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Red/brown coloration in semen =
blood
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Yellow coloration in semen =
Medication, increased abstinence, urine contamination
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What is the normal volume of semen specimen?
2-5 mL
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Increased in volume indicates?
Hyperspermia (increase in abstinence)
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Decreased in semen volume indicates?
Hypospermia (incomplete collection, infertility)
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What is the normal result for semen viscosity?
Pour in droplets
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Abnormal result in semen viscosity?
>2 cm long threads
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Manner of reporting for semen viscosity: 0 = 4 = May also be reported as ___________
Watery Gel-like (complication, infertility) Slow, normal, high
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What is the normal pH for semen?
7.2-8.0 pH
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Increased pH of the semen indicates
infection
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Decreased pH in the semen indicates
Increase prostate fluid
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The pH of the semen should be measured within _____ of ejaculation
1 hr
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What is the sperm concentration normal value?
>20 million sperms/mL
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What are the methods in sperm concentration test?
Improved Neubauer Counting chamber Markler Counting chamber
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This method of sperm concentration test needs: Dilution = 1:20 Diluents = immobilize the sperm
Improved Neubauer Counting chamber
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Diluents used for improved Neubauer Counting chamber?
Formalin Sodium bicarbonate Saline Distilled water Cold tap water
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This method for sperm concentration is not commonly used, it is for undiluted specimens which use heat to immobilize the sperm
Markler Counting chamber
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Sperm concentration computation: Depth = Dilution = Area of 1 WBC square = Area of 1 RBC square =
0.1 mm 20 1 mm 0.04 mm
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Sperm concentration unit?
mL
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Normal value of the sperm count?
>40 million sperms/ejaculate
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Formula for the sperm count
Sperm concentration + specimen volume
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Sperm count unit?
Sperms/ejaculate
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Normal value for sperm motility
>50% motile (within 1 hr)
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How to check for sperm motility?
Place a drop of semen in the slide and add a coverslip, allowing it to settle for 1 min. Observe in 20 HPF
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Grading/WHO criteria for sperm motility action: 4.0 = 3.0 = 2.0 = 1.0 = 0 =
A (rapid, straightline motility) B (slower speed, some lateral movement) C (slow forward progression, noticeable lateral movement) D (no forward progression) E (no movement)
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Alternative sperm motility grading: 1. ______________ = sperm moving linearly or in a large circle 2. _________________ = sperm moving w/ absence in progression 3. _____________ = mo movement
Progressive motility (PM) No progressive motility (NP) Immotility
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It determines sperm concentration, morphology, velocity, and trajectory
Computer-Assisted Semen analysis
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Semen morphology normal value?
>30% normal forms
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Sperm morphology measure the head, neck, and tail using a ____________
Micrometer or morphometry
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Sperm morphology: Width = Head = Neck = Length (tail + neck) =
3 um 5 um 7 um 45 um
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The acrosomal cap is _____ of the head and ___ of the nucleus
1/2 2/3
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It is the thickest part of the tail
neck
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When preparing smears for sperm morphology, use _______
45° angle
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Stains used for sperm morphology:
Papanicolaou's stain Wright's stain Giemsa stain Shorr stain
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Normal sperm head = Abnormal =
Oval head Poor ovum penetration
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It contains the mitochondria
midpiece
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Abnormal sperm tail =
Poor motility
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Hardening of the veins that drains the testes. The most common cause of infertility, where the sperm head is tapered.
Varicocele
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Sperm head morphology:
1. Normal 2. Double head 3. Giant head 4. Amorphous head 5. Pin head 6. Tapered head 7. Constricted head 8. Double tail 9. Coiled tail 10. spermatid
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Method for sperm viability
Modified Blom's test
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Modified Blom's test: Reagents = Living sperms = Dead sperms = Normal value =
Eosin and Nigrosin Unstained Red > Or = 50% living sperms
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______________ low concentration may be caused by lack of support medium produced in the seminal vesicles which can be indicated by fructose level that is low to absent in the semen
Sperm fluid fructose
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Sperm fluid fructose is tested within _____________ or __________ to prevent fructolysis
2 hrs frozen
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Screening test for sperm fluid fructose
Resorcinol "Seliwanoff's test"
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Resorcinol "Seliwanoff's test" Positive reaction = Dilution =
Orange-red color 1:1
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Shortly after ejaculation, semen ___________ due to the action of clotting enzyme, formed in prostate, on a fibrinogen like precursor substance that is produced by the seminal vesicles
coagulates
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When performing fertility tests, WHO recommended that _____ samples be collected not ____________ or ____________ apart, with ____________ considered significant
2 or 3 samples <7 days > 3 weeks 2 abnormal samples
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Motile sperm can be detected for up to _______ after intercourse, whereas non-motile sperm can persist for _______
24 hrs 3 days
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As the sperm die off, only the ________ remains and may be present for ________ after intercourse
Heads 7 days
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10-15 WBC in sperm = Bacteria ( cocci in chains) = Calcium oxalate =
Normal Anal sex Contaminated w/ urine

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