Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Ovarian Artery

Answer 1

From aorta caudal to the renal artery and supplies the ovary, uterine tube and uterine horn

Question 2

Uterine Artery

Answer 2

Connection with the ovarian artery and supplies the caudal part of the tract.

Question 3

Ovaries Functions

Answer 3

1. Produce 0va/eggs ready for fertilisation
2. Act as endorcrine gland and secrete hormones oestrogen and progesterone

Question 4

Ovarain Bursa

Answer 4

Small opening into the uterine tube which allows ova to leave the ovary

Question 5

Oogenesis

Answer 5

Production of female sex cells (Ova)

Question 6

Uterine tube functions

Answer 6

1. Collect ova as they release from Graafian follices
   2.Convey ova from ovaries to uterine horns
   3.Provide correct enviroment

Question 7

Mesoalpinx

Answer 7

Around the uterine tube

Question 8

Mesovarium

Answer 8

Around the ovaries

Question 9

Mesometrium

Answer 9

Around the uterus

Question 10

Uterus Functions

Answer 10

1. Provide a rceptacle where embryos develop
2. Provide correct enviroment
3. Allow embryos to receive nutrients

Question 11

Perimetrium

Answer 11

Outer layer if uterine body

Question 12

Myometrium

Answer 12

Smooth muscle, middle layer of uterine body

Question 13

Endometrium

Answer 13

Inner layer on uterine body, thickens in pregnancy

Question 14

Cervix

Answer 14

Short, thick walled muscular sphincter that connects to uterine body with vagina

Question 15

The Labia

Answer 15

They are held close to avoid infection but during pro-oestrus and oestrus in the canine the labia enlarges

Question 16

The clitoris

Answer 16

Structure consisting of cavernous erectile tissue lying within the clitoral fossa.

Question 17

Mammary Glands

Answer 17

Essential for successful reproduction