Avian Reproduction

Question 1

Heterogametic

Answer 1

Sex with X & Y Sex Chromosome, Female in Birds

Question 2

HVC

Answer 2

High Vocal Center, Necessary is song learning and vocal production of bird song

Question 3

Gyandromorphic

Answer 3

organism that has both male and female characteristics

Question 4

Three Basic Parts of Sperm

Answer 4

1. Head
2. Midpiece
3. Tail

Question 5

Head of Sperm

Answer 5

Contains genetic material

Question 6

Midpiece of Sperm

Answer 6

Energy to move

Question 7

Tail of Sperm

Answer 7

Used in propelling

Question 8

Cloacal Proturberance

Answer 8

swollen during the breeding season

Question 9

Solicitation Posture

Answer 9

Hello

Question 10

Infundibulum

Answer 10

tubules between the vagina and uterus

Question 11

Ova

Answer 11

eggs

Question 12

Albumen

Answer 12

Hello

Question 13

Magnum Region

Answer 13

Hello

Question 14

Isthus Region

Answer 14

Hello

Question 15

Vitelline Membrane

Answer 15

membrane surrounding the yolk

Question 16

Chalazae

Answer 16

Twisted albumen

Question 17

Clutch size

Answer 17

total number of eggs laid in a uninterrupted in a single nesting by one female

Question 18

Indeterminate

Answer 18

Removing an egg, numbers continue increasing

Question 19

Determinate

Answer 19

Only lay a certain number

Question 20

Heritable

Answer 20

Trait has to have genetic variability

Question 21

Penultimate egg

Answer 21

Time before the last egg

Question 22

Brood Patch

Answer 22

Vessels dilate allowing more blood and therefore warmth