2006-10-18 06:17:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The diluent is a protein-based substrate (often skim milk ), with citric acid and glucose added for energy, that approximates the natural pH of the semen. The pH is critical to sperm function. The dlluent allows you to dilute the semen, and inseminate more than one animal with each ejaculation. It also allows you to freeze the sperm safely for later use, and thus sometimes contains glycerin as an antifreeze.
2006-10-20 14:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use artificial insemination in raptors and use seamen extender usually at 50-50 but we try to inseminate as soon as can with pure seamen because it is stronger and if kept dies very quickly.
I think different animals have different dilutions.
2006-10-20 04:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by Aquila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diluent? you mean the chlorox-smelling clearish liquid that makes up the majority of semen? well... "seminal plasma" is used as you simply stated as a dilutant. It "provides a nutritive and protective medium for the spermatozoa during their journey through the female reproductive tract".
2006-10-18 12:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by david p-p-preut 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋