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Includes bibliography.
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2017
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2017
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Current sperm processing methods used in assisted reproductive technologies can
cause damage to the sperm cell. New ways that mimic the natural guidance mechanisms
present in the female genital tract may offer ways to sort sperm with better fertility
parameters. Sperm that respond to these cues may have better over sperm health. Human
sperm exhibit positive rheotaxis by orienting and swimming against the fluid released by
the female genital tract. At certain flow rates sperm can actively orient and swim against
the flow. Sperm retrieved that exhibit positive rheotaxis have higher motility and better
morphology than the original semen sample.
cause damage to the sperm cell. New ways that mimic the natural guidance mechanisms
present in the female genital tract may offer ways to sort sperm with better fertility
parameters. Sperm that respond to these cues may have better over sperm health. Human
sperm exhibit positive rheotaxis by orienting and swimming against the fluid released by
the female genital tract. At certain flow rates sperm can actively orient and swim against
the flow. Sperm retrieved that exhibit positive rheotaxis have higher motility and better
morphology than the original semen sample.
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47 p.
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FA00004938
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Includes bibliography.
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2017.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2017
Date Created Backup
2017
Date Text
2017
Date Created (EDTF)
2017
Date Issued (EDTF)
2017
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FAU
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FA00004938
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Rappa, Kari
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Graduate College
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The Effect of Fluid Flow on Human Sperm Fertility
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2017
2017
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Florida Atlantic University Libraries
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Boca Raton, Fla.
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Title
The Effect of Fluid Flow on Human Sperm Fertility
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The Effect of Fluid Flow on Human Sperm Fertility