Male Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the site of storage for sperm?
A
Tail of the epididymis
2
Q
What is the only animal that ovulates after estrus?
A
Cows –> inseminate them 12 hrs after estrus
3
Q
What is syngamy?
A
When male and female pronuclei fuse together
4
Q
What are the barriers of fertilization?
A
Cumulus cells, zona pelucida, oolemma
5
Q
What part of the blastocyst forms the embryo?
A
The intracellular mass/ ICM
6
Q
What structure produces interferon-tau
A
The conceptus
–> prevents the release of PGF2a
7
Q
How many concepti do you need in the sow?
A
4 concepti, 2 in each horn
