Avian Female

Question 1

refers to the complete tubular genitalia of avians

Answer 1

Oviduct

Question 2

In most species, only the right ovary and oviduct reach functional development

Answer 2

False, only left ovary and oviduct reach functional development

Question 3

Fertilization occurs in the

Answer 3

Infundibulum

Question 4

In colored eggs, the color pigment is added at the

Answer 4

uterus

Question 5

Uterus and vagina are demarcated by the

Answer 5

uterovaginal sphincter

Question 6

A trait among turkeys and chicken breeds for meat production, characterized by incubation behavior

Answer 6

Broodiness

Question 7

When hens become broody

Answer 7

ovaries regress and egg production ceases.

Question 8

causes the ovarian and behavioral changes associated with broodiness

Answer 8

prolactin

Question 9

Oviduct segement

Answer 9

1. Infundibulum
2. Magnum
3. Isthmus
4. Uterus (shell gland)
5. Vagina

Question 10

Capture ovulated ova;
Fertilization;
15 min;
7-8 cm

Answer 10

Infundibulum

Question 11

Albumen production;
3 hours;
30 cm (longest)

Answer 11

Magnum

Question 12

Shell membranes created;
1 hour;
10 cm

Answer 12

Isthmus

Question 13

Addition of fluid (plumping) and albumen layering;
Egg shell production;
20 hours;
12 cm

Answer 13

Uterus (shell gland)

Question 14

Egg transport;
Sperm storage;
1 minute;
12 cm

Answer 14

Vagina