Chapter 3 - Fertilization Flashcards
Is the union of the egg and sperm cell.
Fertilization
Fertilization occurs outside e.g on fish
external fertilization
Egg cell and sperm cells meet at the ampullary
junction
internal fertilization,
Example of artificial fertilization wherein no male or female interaction occur, chemical or physical stimulation may start the development of the organism,
Parthenogenesis
A sexual intercourse of a male and female with the deposition of semen in the female reproductive tract.
Copulation/mating
Site of deposition in dogs and horses
uterus
Site of deposition in cattle and sheep
vagina
Site of deposition in pigs
cervix/uterus
the deposition of semen thru the cervix of the animal
using AI gun.
Artificial Insemination (AI)
Observing the occurrence of estrus
classic AI
Done via hormonal intervention
Fixed Time AI (FTAI)
An assisted reproductive technology wherein ova are picked up via guided Ultrasonograpy (OPU)
In-Vitro fertilization
As the sperm cells
touch down the cervix, it produces mucus rich in ________
Sialomucin & sulfomucin
True or false less viscous mucus favors sperm transport as they can easily swim through the reproductive tract.
True
Delivers spermatozoa to the fertilization site very shortly after copulation (15-30 mins)
Rapid Transport Phase