Strasinger AUBF – Semen UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Andrology - CORRECT ANSWER - Branch of medicine concerned with male diseases
and especially with those affecting the male reproductive system
Semen - CORRECT ANSWER - A viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract
consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands
Semen - CORRECT ANSWER - Composed of four fractions that are contributed by the
testes, epididymis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands
Testes - CORRECT ANSWER - Paired glands on the scrotum that contain the
seminiferous tubules for the secretion of sperm
Specialized sertoli cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide support and nutrients for the
germ cells
Epididymis - CORRECT ANSWER - Where the sperm mature and develop
Ejaculatory ducts - CORRECT ANSWER - Receive both the sperm from the ductus
deferens and fluid from the seminal vesicles
Seminal vesicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Produce most of the fluid present in semen
Fructose and flavin - CORRECT ANSWER - Has high concentration in the fluid
Fructose - CORRECT ANSWER - Use as energy by the sperm
, Flavin - CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible for the gray appearance of semen
Muscular prostate gland - CORRECT ANSWER - Below the bladder, aids in propelling
the sperm
Milky acidic fluid - CORRECT ANSWER - Acid phosphatase, citric acid, zinc, and
proteolytic enzymes
Bulbourethral glands - CORRECT ANSWER - Below the prostate, alkaline mucus that
helps to neutralize acidity from the prostate secretions and the vagina
Prostate gland - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide enzymes and proteins for coagulation and
liquefaction
2 to 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER - Specimens are collected after a period of sexual
abstinence for at least _____
2 to 3 tests - CORRECT ANSWER - Number of tests for fertility testing
Room, 1 hour - CORRECT ANSWER - Specimen should be kept at ___ temperature and
delivered to the laboratory within ___ after collection
Seminal fluid (60-70%) - CORRECT ANSWER - Major composition of the semen sample
Nonlubricant- containing rubber, polyurethrane condoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Only
_____ or ____ should be used if masturbation is not possible
Decreased sperm count
Increase pH
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Andrology - CORRECT ANSWER - Branch of medicine concerned with male diseases
and especially with those affecting the male reproductive system
Semen - CORRECT ANSWER - A viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract
consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands
Semen - CORRECT ANSWER - Composed of four fractions that are contributed by the
testes, epididymis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands
Testes - CORRECT ANSWER - Paired glands on the scrotum that contain the
seminiferous tubules for the secretion of sperm
Specialized sertoli cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide support and nutrients for the
germ cells
Epididymis - CORRECT ANSWER - Where the sperm mature and develop
Ejaculatory ducts - CORRECT ANSWER - Receive both the sperm from the ductus
deferens and fluid from the seminal vesicles
Seminal vesicles - CORRECT ANSWER - Produce most of the fluid present in semen
Fructose and flavin - CORRECT ANSWER - Has high concentration in the fluid
Fructose - CORRECT ANSWER - Use as energy by the sperm
, Flavin - CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible for the gray appearance of semen
Muscular prostate gland - CORRECT ANSWER - Below the bladder, aids in propelling
the sperm
Milky acidic fluid - CORRECT ANSWER - Acid phosphatase, citric acid, zinc, and
proteolytic enzymes
Bulbourethral glands - CORRECT ANSWER - Below the prostate, alkaline mucus that
helps to neutralize acidity from the prostate secretions and the vagina
Prostate gland - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide enzymes and proteins for coagulation and
liquefaction
2 to 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER - Specimens are collected after a period of sexual
abstinence for at least _____
2 to 3 tests - CORRECT ANSWER - Number of tests for fertility testing
Room, 1 hour - CORRECT ANSWER - Specimen should be kept at ___ temperature and
delivered to the laboratory within ___ after collection
Seminal fluid (60-70%) - CORRECT ANSWER - Major composition of the semen sample
Nonlubricant- containing rubber, polyurethrane condoms - CORRECT ANSWER - Only
_____ or ____ should be used if masturbation is not possible
Decreased sperm count
Increase pH
