Exam 5 (Spring) Flashcards
A difficult birth is known as what?
Dystocia
During what stage of labor do myometrial contractions begin?
first stage
During what stage of labor do the placental sacs rupture?
second stage
During what stage of labor does the placenta separates from the uterus?
Third stage
What is the normal presentation of the fetus for birth in a uniparous animal?
snout first
What two hormones directly encourage mammary gland growth and development
progesterone and growth hormone
What two hormones prime lactation to begin?
prolactin and growth hormone
Which of the following is a role true about colostrum?
A.) differs from regular milk because it has larger amount of proteins, lipids, and amino acids
B.) acts as a laxative to help pass meconium
C.) has high levels of immunoglobulins to act as the neonate’s immune system for a time
D.) all-of-the-above
all-of-the-above
How long does lactation occur?
continues as long as there is stimulation to the teat
What hormone acts to make let down occur?
oxytocin
Gametes are unique cells due to the fact that:
A. they are diploid and all other cells are diploid
B. they are haploid and all other cells are diploid
C. they reproductive via miosis
D.after division, their daughter cells are considered identical
they are haploid and all other cells are diploid
Where in the testicl does spermatogenesis occur?
seminiferous tubules
Which of the following is true about sperm cells?
A. there is a finite number in the sex organ soon after birth
B. spermatogenesis beings in the lumen of the seminiferous tubule
C. begin with a haploid cell and after meiosis end up with two diploid
D.are produced continuously in large numbers
D.are produced continuously in large numbers
What is the purpose of sertoli cells
A. provide nutritional support to the sperm
B. to provide mechanical support to the sperm
C. neither “a” nor “b”
D. both “a” and “b”
both “a” and “b”
Interstitial cells are under the influence of what hormone?
LH
What structure is a flat, ribbon like structure that lies along the testis?
epididymis
What is unique about the acrosome of spermatozoa?
it has digestive enzymes to assist penetrate the walls of the ovum
The parietal vaginal tunic is which layer of the two tunics of the testis?
thick outer layer
The visceral vaginal tunic is which layer of the two tunics of the testis?
thin inner layer
What is the thick fibrous connective tissue layer that is the capsule underneath the tunics?
tunica albuginea
Which animal has the prostate gland as its only accessory sex gland?
Dog
Which of the following ligaments supports the oviduct?
mesosalpinx
Which of the following ligaments supports the ovary?
mesovarium
Which of the following ligaments supports the uterine body?
A. broad ligament
B. mesometrium
C. mesosalpinx
D. mesovarium
mesometrium
The ovarian cycle is under the influence of what two hormones from the anterior pituitary?
luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone
In most species, what rising hormone level caused ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone
After ovulation, what grows in the place of the ruptured follicle?
corpus luteum
Where is the site of fertilization
oviduct
What hormone causes behavioral changes that are seen in the female at the time of estrus?
estrogen
What cells produce estrogen in the reproductive cycle?
granulosa cells
During what stage of the estrous cycle does the lining of the vagina begin undergoing cornification (fertilization)?
Proestrus
Where does the stallion and boar deposit semen?
uterus