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The seminiferous tubules contain what two type of cells?
Sertoli cells
Gametes (sperm)
Sertoli cells have a receptor for what hormone and can produce what hormone?
Receptor: FSH
Produce: estradiol
The interstitial compartment contains what kind of cells?
Leydig cells
Leydig cells have a receptor for what hormone and can produce what hormone?
Receptor: LH
Produce: testosterone
Do leydig cells or sertoli cells produce testosterone?
Leydig
What does the abbreviation UM stand for?
Urethralis muscle
Know cross section of testis!
Do it
(T/F) A swine reproductive tract has no ampulla?
True
What is unique about boar testicles?
They are inverted, meaning the tail of the epididymitis is on top
What two structures do bull penises have that help for extension?
Sigmoid flexture
Refractor penis muscle
(T/F) Sperms that is alive will stain
False, only dead sperm can be stained because of a compromised membrane
For a bull to pass a soundness exam, he needs:
Scrotal circumference of:
Motility of:
Morphology of:
Minimum 34cm
30%
70%
The uterus secretes what hormone that causes leuteolysis?
Prostaglandin F2Alpha
What are the three components of the oviduct?
Infundibulum
Ampulla
Isthmus
Where is the location where fertilization takes place?
THe ampulla isthmus junction (AIJ)