Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 9

The major component of seminal fluid is:

A. Glucose

B. Fructose

C. Acid phosphatase

D. Citric acid

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Seminal fluid component:

The fluids present in the semen are produced mostly by the seminal vesicle glands present behind male bladder.

• Sperms from the ductus deferens and fluid from seminal vesicles enter ejaculatory duct.

• Seminal vesicles contribute up to 70% of fluid content of semen.

• The major component of the fluid is fructose and flavin.

• In order to propel flagella into the female reproductive system it requires some energy and these energy is produced by spermatozoa which metabolizes the fructose to produce energy.

• Fructose is helpful in motility of sperm by inducing energy to flagella of sperm.

• Flavin gives grey appearance to semen.

• Without the existence of fructose, the motility of the sperm is not displayed in the sperm analysis process.

Therefore, “Fructose” is the major component of seminal fluid. Hence, the correct answer is option.