estrus stages: overall

Question 1

these 2 stages last 9 days

Answer 1

• proestrus

- estrus

Question 2

during this stage, there is a luteinizing hormone surge

Answer 2

estrus

Question 3

during this stage, there is bloody discharge

Answer 3

proestrus

Question 4

during this stage, they will not accept mating

Answer 4

proestrus

and diestrus?

Question 5

during this stage, there are low levels of estrogen

Answer 5

anestrus

Question 6

during this stage, the dog is the most fertile and it’s the optimal time for breeding

Answer 6

estrus

Question 7

this stage lasts 3-5 months

Answer 7

anestrus

Question 9

this stage lasts 2 months

Answer 9

diestrus

Question 10

during this stage, the dog has a firm, swollen vulva

Answer 10

proestrus

Question 10

during this stage, the egg is released - ovulation occurs

Answer 10

estrus

Question 11

during this stage, progesterone starts to increase - it’s getting ready to take care and maintain the incoming pregnancy

Answer 11

estrus

Question 12

during this stage, estrogen decreases

Answer 12

estrus

Question 13

during this stage, we have high levels of estrogen

Answer 13

proestrus

Question 15

during this stage, dog is more receptive to mating

Answer 15

estrus

Question 16

during this stage, progesterone levels are high

Answer 16

diestrus

Question 17

during this stage, the female refuses to allow males to mount

Answer 17

diestrus

Question 18

during this stage, the swollen vulva softens

Answer 18

estrus

Question 18

during this stage, there is no indication of reproductive activity

Answer 18

anestrus

Question 19

this epithelial cell is hormone-free - not affected by hormones

Answer 19

parabasal

Question 20

during this stage, there are low levels of progesterone

Answer 20

anestrus