Cytology: Semen Analysis

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Cytology: Semen Analysis

When collecting semen samples, the volume of the ejaculate is measured with a _____.

In semen samples, the _ volume is larger than __ concentration. It varies between collection methods.

Which of these are components of the ejaculate? (Select all that apply)

The opacity of an ejaculate reflects spermatozoa concentration.

Wave motion is based on _ observed in a drop of semen on a microscope slide at _ magnification.

Wave motion is if sperm concentration is .

Bulls have high sperm density, therefore they would show vigorous swirling.

Motility: A diluted drop of semen with warm saline and a coverslip, observed at magnification.

Very good motility of spermatozoa should show moderate linear activity.

Motility: A satisfactory sample should have at least _____.

Select the methods of collecting semen samples.

Select the things that should be AVOIDED while handling semen samples.

Select all the components that should be analyzed when handling a semen sample.

The average amount of ejaculate in dogs is . In cats, the average is _.

The average amount of ejaculate in bulls is , and in stallions, it is .

The volume of the ejaculate reflects fertility.

What would you do if the morphology suggests semen is normal but the motility poor?

Motility analysis: What happens if you excessively dilute the sample ?

Semen analysis requires diluting the sperm at a ratio of ____.

When using a hemacytometer to count sperm, the whole central grid is observed at ______ magnification.

After doing your sperm count with a hemacytometer, you multiply the number by _____.

What stain is used for counting live:dead ratio ?

Live:Dead ratio- Live sperm resist staining and appear against a _ background.

Live:Dead ratio- Dead sperm take up the stain and look ____.

When counting Live:Dead ratio, count _ sperm at 100x and express the results as a ___.

Cytology: Semen Analysis

When collecting semen samples, the volume of the ejaculate is measured with a _____.

In semen samples, the _____ volume is larger than ______ concentration. It varies between collection methods.

Which of these are components of the ejaculate? (Select all that apply)

The opacity of an ejaculate reflects spermatozoa concentration.

Wave motion is based on _____ observed in a drop of semen on a microscope slide at _____ magnification.

Wave motion is ______ if sperm concentration is ______.

Bulls have high sperm density, therefore they would show vigorous swirling.

Motility: A diluted drop of semen with warm ______ saline and a coverslip, observed at ______ magnification.

Very good motility of spermatozoa should show moderate linear activity.

Motility: A satisfactory sample should have at least _____.

Select the methods of collecting semen samples.

Select the things that should be AVOIDED while handling semen samples.

Select all the components that should be analyzed when handling a semen sample.

The average amount of ejaculate in dogs is ____. In cats, the average is _____.

The average amount of ejaculate in bulls is ____, and in stallions, it is ____.

The volume of the ejaculate reflects fertility.

What would you do if the morphology suggests semen is normal but the motility poor?

Motility analysis: What happens if you excessively dilute the sample ?

Semen analysis requires diluting the sperm at a ratio of ____.

When using a hemacytometer to count sperm, the whole central grid is observed at ______ magnification.

After doing your sperm count with a hemacytometer, you multiply the number by _____.

What stain is used for counting live:dead ratio ?

Live:Dead ratio- Live sperm resist staining and appear ____ against a _____ background.

Live:Dead ratio- Dead sperm take up the stain and look ____.

When counting Live:Dead ratio, count ___ sperm at 100x and express the results as a _____.

In semen samples, the _ volume is larger than __ concentration. It varies between collection methods.

Wave motion is based on _ observed in a drop of semen on a microscope slide at _ magnification.

Wave motion is if sperm concentration is .

Motility: A diluted drop of semen with warm saline and a coverslip, observed at magnification.

The average amount of ejaculate in dogs is . In cats, the average is _.

The average amount of ejaculate in bulls is , and in stallions, it is .

Live:Dead ratio- Live sperm resist staining and appear against a _ background.

When counting Live:Dead ratio, count _ sperm at 100x and express the results as a ___.