Egg Formation Flashcards
How long does the egg spend in the infundibulum (funnel)
15 minutes
What is the function of the infundibulum
The yolk is received from the ovary and is fertilised by the sperm
Which part of the oviduct has the egg spends 3 hours in it
Magnum
What is the function of the magnum
The albumen (white) is deposited and layered around the yolk
Which part of the oviduct is where the egg spends one hour
Isthmus
What is the function of the isthmus
Both the inner and outer shell membranes are added
How long does egg spend in the uterus (shell gland)
21 hours
What is the function of the uterus
Water is added which thins the outer white
Shell is added which is made of calcium carbonate
Pigments are added to the shell
Eggs spend less than a minute in this part of the oviduct which is
Cloaca
What is the function of the cloaca
Egg is laid
What does developing chicks receive from the egg
Nutrients and environmental conditions that they need
