Equine Reproductive Tract

Question 1

the preputial ring is __, __, and not always visible when the penis is retracted while the external fold is always __

Answer 1

internal, mobile, visible

Question 2

what is smegma

Answer 2

discarded epithelial cells and secretions of the sebaceous glands accumulate within the prepuce

Question 3

the prepuce external fold is continuous with the __, haired, __ visible and forms the __

Answer 3

body wall, always, preputial orifice

Question 4

the prepuce internal fold is continuous with the __, hairless, __ visible and forms the __

Answer 4

penile skin, not always, preputial ring

Question 5

The __ testis is larger than the __ and more caudally placed.

Answer 5

left, right

Question 6

in primates/ruminants the testis are oriented __ while in equines/K9’s they’re __ and __ in feline/porcine/camelids

Answer 6

vertical, horizontal, diagonal

Question 7

equine have the __ ampulla ductus deferens and the __ is the common opening for the ampulla and the vesicular gland at the __

Answer 7

largest, ejaculatory orifice, seminal colliculus

Question 8

castration is considered closed if the __ is not opened and open if it is opened

Answer 8

parietal tunic

Question 9

t/f: healthy ureters can be identified rectally

Answer 9

F- they cannot be identified rectally!

Question 10

the suspensory ligament of the penis attaches the __ to the __

Answer 10

dorsal penis to pelvic symphysis

Question 11

the bulbospongiosus m extends to the __

Answer 11

glans penis

Question 12

smegma accumulates in the __

Answer 12

urethral sinus

Question 13

the most significant artery of the penis is the ___ which is the middle artery of the penis and supplies the __

Answer 13

obturator a., CCP