Exam 1 Flashcards
Andrology
Study of reproduction function in the male
Gynecology
Study of reproductive issues with women.
Theriogenology
Branch of veterinary medicine that studies reproductive system in animals
Obstetrics
branch of reproductive physiology, vet medicine and/or human medicine that specializes in the female before, during, and after parturition
Endocrinology
Study of hormones and their secretions
Embryology
study of origin, growth formation of embryo
Aristotle
Fetus comes from menstrual blood
Fallopius
discovered and described the oviduct ( Fallopian Tube in humans )
Coiter
Identified the corpus luteum
de Graaf
Antral (Graafian) Follicle = preovulatory follicle
van Leewenhoek
Discovered and described spermatozoa (animalcules) in sperm
Spallanzani
First A.I. in a dog (Father of AI)
Duma
Demonstrated that spermatozoa were the fertilizing agents.
What is the plural for corpus luteum?
Corpora Lutea
What other name is the Graffian Follicle known as?
Preovulatory Follicle or Antral Follicle
True or False: The antral follicle has fluid in the follicle
True
All follicles are not antral; ___________ follicles are antral
preovulatory
Where do you deposit sperm during A.I.?
Uterine Body
What holds the reproductive organs for the female in the body?
Broad Ligament
What keeps urine from backing up in the reproductive tract?
Vulvo-vaginal muscle
What does the mesometrium do?
Supports the uterine horn.
What is the function of the Mesosalpinx?
Supports the oviduct
What does the mesovaruim do?
Supports the ovary
How can you tell a cow is ovulating?
By feeling to see if there is a corpus luteum on the ovary
The female reproductive tract is made up of _________
connected tubes
Where are the two places you can find ciliated cells?
Ampulla and Cervix
Where can you find squamous cells?
vagina
What are the three types of cells called in the repro tract?
Ciliated, columnar, squamous
What are the three reasons for the female tract to contract?
- Move Gametes
- Move Embryo
- Expulsion of Fetus
What is the outer layer of the female reproductive tract called?
Serosa
Describe the Serosa
Single-cell layer of squamous (flattened) cells
Describe the Muscularis.
A double layer of smooth muscle consisting of an outer longitudinal layer and an inner circular layer.
What is the purpose of the Muscularis?
To provide tubular components with the ability to contract.
Describe the Submucosa.
Submucosa is a layer of varying thickness depending on the specific region of the layer.
What is the purpose of the Submucosa
Houses the blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics; Serves as a supporting layer to the mucosal
What is the reproductive tract surrounded by?
The peritoneum