Estrus Flashcards
1
Q
Proestrus
A
Stage 1
Uterus preparing
Increased RBC
Decreased Neutrophils
Ovulation hormones=
Intermediate → Superficial
2
Q
Estrus
A
Stage 2
Fertilization (Allow Sperm)
No mucus
No neutrophils
+/ bacteria
+- RBL
Hormones = Superficial
(cornified)
→90% Supericial
3
Q
Diestrus (Metestrus)
A
Stage 3
Maintain Pregnancy or go dormant
Decreased hormones =
Superficial → parabaaal
Increased Mucus
Decreased RBC
4
Q
Anestrus
A
Stage 4
Quiet Phase
Protect Uterus
Neutrophils
Mucus
No hormones=
Parabasal / Intermediate
No RBC
