Female Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
define estrus
period of receptivity to be bred (heat)
define ovulation
release of an ovum from a follicle
define follicle
structure on the ovary that contains the ovum
define estrOus cycle
all physiological events that occur from one ovulation to the next
define oviposition
the process of laying an egg
define gestation
pregnancy and development of the fetus
define incubation
development of the fetus outside the body
define parturition
birthing process
how long is the estrous cycle for cows?
21 d
how long is the estrous cycle for ewes?
17d
how long is the estrous cycle for mares?
21d
how long is the estrous cycle for sows?
21d
how long is the estrous cycle for bitches?
6-7 months
how long is the estrous cycle for queens?
18d
how long is the estrous cycle for doe (rabbits)?
19d
how long is the estrous cycle for humans?
NOT, we have a menstrual cycle
how long is the estrous cycle for chickens?
they don’t have one
how long is gestation for cows?
285d
how long is gestation for ewes?
147d
how long is gestation for mares?
336d
how long is gestation for sows?
114d
how long is gestation for bitches?
65d
how long is gestation for queens?
52d
how long is gestation for doe (rabbits)?
31d
how long is gestation for humans?
270d
how long is gestation for chickens?
none
what are the three types of uteri?
duplex, bicornuate, simplex
describe a duplex uterus and list two animals who have it
two cervices; marsupials, rabbits
describe the two types of bicornuate uteri
poorly to moderately developed uterine horns, and highly developed uterine horns
list two animals with poorly to moderately developed bicornuate uteri and why they have that type
mares, cows; they have 1-2 offspring only