formative Flashcards
Which organism is commensal in the bull but causes pregnancy loss in the cow?
Campylobacter fetus
The binding of spermatozoa to the oocyte stimulates the completion of which process?
meiosis 2
During the first stage of parturition in the mare, the hormone ……… softens the ligaments in the pelvic region widening the birth
canal
relaxin
the california mastitis tests reactis with ……… cells in the milk sample
WBC OR immune OR epithelial OR somatic
In the developing male reproductive tract, the main endocrine factor causing regression of the paramesonephric ducts is ………. produced by the Sertoli cells.
anti mullerian hormone
This factor is responsible for de-feminisation of the brain during fetal development.
oestradiol
This factor is responsible for sex determination in mammals.
SRY gene
This factor will prevent a sex steroid from crossing the blood brain barrier.
alpha foetoprotein
Which steriodogenic cells are recruited during the formation of secondary follicles?
theca
Which cell type produces oestradiol in response to follicle stimulating hormone stimulation?
granulosa
Which cell type is found in the testes and responds to luteinising hormone to produce testosterone?
leydig
Oxytocin receptors are up-regulated in which cell type as part of the initiation of the luteolytic mechanism?
luminal epithelial (epithelial cells of the endometrium)
Within this schematic picture, which structure best represents the position of the bulbo-urethral glands?
E
Which of the terms below best describes the embryonic developmental stage in the this image?
OOtid
Which species is depicted in this anatomical photograph of the female reproductive tract?
Sow
During spermatogenesis, which ONE of the following correctly describes the formation of spermatids?
After the 2nd meiotic division, following differentiation of secondary spermatocytes.
Which ONE of the following descriptions best describes the type of placenta of the queen?
Endotheliochorial, zonary, deciduate.
Which ONE of the following time periods best describes when the majority of pregnancy loss occurs in domestic species?
Between fertilisation and the maternal recognition of pregnancy.
Between fertilisation and the maternal recognition of pregnancy.
200-250 ml.
- Which of the following describes the action of interferon tau during maternal recognition of pregnancy in sheep?
Suppresses endometrial oxytocin receptor expression
During the milk ejection reflex, oxytocin acts on which cells?
Alveolar myoepithelial cells.
Which parameter is increased when a dairy cow is in negative energy balance?
Non esterified fatty acids.
Which ONE of the following statements about avian reproductive endocrinology is CORRECT?
The ovulatory LH surge can only occur if progesterone is high enough during the open period.
What would be the effect of administering GnRH to a cow in the immediate post-ovulatory period (day 1-2 of the cycle)?
Stimulate the emergence of the new follicular wave (through FSH) but no ovulation.