40 Questions
What is the primary reason for conducting seminal fluid analysis?
To assess infertility
Which gland contributes to about 60% of the fluid in seminal vesicles?
Seminal vesicles itself
What is the role of fructose in seminal fluid?
It is a source of energy for sperms and needed for sperms motility
What does the pH of prostatic secretion help to achieve?
Reduce semen viscosity
What is the primary constituent of the fluid from bulbourethral gland?
Thick alkaline mucus
At what pH level is the prostatic secretion typically found?
Weak acidic (pH 6.5)
What is the primary source of secretion for the testis?
Testis
What is the purpose of adding carnitine and acetylcarnitine to the lumen fluid by the epididymis?
Cause motility in spermatozoa
What should a patient do before collecting a semen sample?
Evacuate their bladder before ejaculation
When should a semen specimen be delivered to the lab?
Within one hour of collection while being kept close to the body
What happens if a long period abstinence is suspected before collecting a semen sample?
A second semen specimen aliquot may be collected in another 2 hours
What does the failure to liquefy during seminal fluid analysis indicate?
Inadequate prostatic secretion and lack of proteolytic enzymes
Semen analysis is primarily conducted to evaluate prostate health.
False
Fructose in seminal fluid is necessary for sperm viability.
True
The pH of prostatic secretion is typically acidic.
False
The failure to liquefy during seminal fluid analysis indicates inadequate prostatic secretion.
True
The primary constituent of the fluid from bulbourethral gland is fructose.
False
Sperm count, morphology, and motility are part of the physical analysis in seminal fluid examination.
True
Semen specimen should ideally be collected in the privacy of a room adjacent to the laboratory.
True
Antisperm antibody is considered in the biochemical analysis of seminal fluid.
True
Adding carnitine and acetylcarnitine to the lumen fluid by the epididymis contributes to sperm motility.
True
The patient should evacuate his bladder before ejaculating for semen collection.
True
Semen specimen should be delivered to the lab within one hour of collection.
True
Spermine is bacteriostatic in nature and is found in prostatic secretion.
True
Urine is primarily an ultrafiltrate of plasma with all essential substances to body metabolism reabsorbed.
False
Urine consists of 96% dissolved solids and 4% water.
False
A urine test primarily checks only the color and odor of the urine.
False
The kidneys remove waste material, minerals, fluids, and other substances from the urine to be passed into the blood.
False
Factors like diet, physical activity, body metabolism, and endocrine function do not have any effect on urine constituents.
False
Urine may include hundreds of different body wastes depending on factors like diet, fluid intake, and exercise levels.
True
Thymol is used to prevent bacterial growth in urine preservation.
True
A fresh urine specimen is primarily used for conducting diabetic testing for glucose and ketones.
True
The composition and concentration of urine remain constant during a 24-hour period.
False
It is necessary to regulate the time of urine collection, patient's dietary intake, and medical intake to obtain a truly representative sample.
True
Normal fresh urine has a pH level that is typically alkaline.
False
If the urine is not assayed within 8 hours at 2°C-8°C, several changes will occur.
True
The primary purpose of routine urinalysis (Routine-UA) is to perform a series of chemical tests.
False
Thymol is used in urine preservation to preserve cells.
False
Urine sediment is examined under the microscope to identify the physical characteristics of urine.
False
A clean catch is a type of urine collection method where the initial morning void is preferred.
False
Learn about the reasons for seminal fluid analysis, normal constituents of seminal fluid, and the importance of each constituent in sperms' energy, motility, movement, and penetration.
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