Chapter 10: Semen

Chapter 10: Semen

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. Semen analysis on postvasectomy patients should be performed:
2. Within 1 week postvasectomy
3. 1 month postvasectomy
4. Until two consecutive monthly specimens show no sperm
5. Until two consecutive monthly specimens show no viable sperm

ANS: C

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2. To determine if a questionable specimen is semen, the specimen should be tested for:
3. Alkaline phosphatase
4. Acid phosphatase
5. DNA
6. Citrate and zinc

ANS: B

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3. Absence of a normal sperm acrosome can:
4. Decrease sperm motility
5. Affect ovum penetration
6. Affect semen liquefaction
7. Decrease sperm concentration

ANS: B

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4. Yellow color in a semen specimen may be caused by all of the following except:
5. Urine
6. Preservation at room temperature
7. Medications
8. Prolonged abstinence

ANS: B

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5. Normal semen should liquefy:
6. Immediately after ejaculation
7. Within 1 hour
8. Within 3 hours
9. After exposure to diluting fluid

ANS: B

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TOP: Physiology