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Mammalian Reproductive System Flashcards

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process of procreation or the multiplication of the species

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Reproduction

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union of male and female gametes (zygote/ fertilized egg)

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Sexual Reproduction

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no union of male and female gametes

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Asexual Reproduction

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4
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paired primary male reproductive organs or gonads

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Testes/Testicles

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5
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external covering of the testes

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Scrotum

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6
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testes of mammals are located in _____

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a pouch of a skin - scrotum

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7
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testes of birds are located in _____

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within the body cavity

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functions of testes/testicles:

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  • production of spermatozoa
  • synthesis of testosterone (male sex hormone)
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9
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structures/parts of testes:

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  • seminiferous tubules
  • rete testes
  • vasa efferentia
  • interstitial cells or cells of leydig
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10
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the structural unit of the testes. it is a spherical compartment and site of spermatogenesis

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Seminiferous tubules

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10
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tubular structures of the seminiferous tubules (ST) connected to the vasa efferentia (vas efferent)

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Rete testes

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11
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tubular structures that connect the rete testes to the epididymis

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Vasa efferantia

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12
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secretes the male hormone testosterone

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Interstitial cells or cells of Leydig

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13
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a long convoluted tube which connects the vas efferentia of the testis with the ductus deferens
it also serves as a place for maturation of spermatozoa before ejaculation

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Epididymis

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Epididymis consists of:

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  • head (attached at the end of the testes)
  • body (parallel to the long axis of the testes)
  • tail (continues as the ductus deferens and enters the spermatic cord)
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15
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muscular tube which merges with the epididymis; extends upward to the abdominal cavity and finally empties in the urethra; propel the spermatozoa from the epididymis to ejaculatory duct in the urethra during ejaculation

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Ductus Deferens (vas deferens)

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16
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(enlarged part of the ductus deferens) serve as storage of spermatozoa until the time of ejaculation and also contribute fluid to the semen

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Ampullae/Ampulla

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17
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canal starting from the junction of the ampulla and ends at the opening of the penis, it is serves as the common passage of semen and urine

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Urethra

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18
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structure/parts of Accessory Sex Glands/Organs

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  • Cowper’s gland (bulbo-urethra glands)
  • Semi vesicle (vesicular gland)
  • Prostate gland
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19
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invaginated fold of skin surrounding the free extremity of the penis

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Prepuce (shealth)

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20
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secretion of all accessory male glands plus spermatozoa and the secretion of the testes and tubes. fluid less spermatozoa - seminal plasma (fluid)

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Semen

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21
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connects the testes with the root of the body

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Spermatic Cord

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22
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passage from the abdominal cavity to the exterior that extends from the internal inguinal ring to the external inguinal ring

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Inguinal canal

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23
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failure of the testes to descend

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Cryptorchid

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24
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develop and maintain the male secondary characteristics

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Testosterone

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25
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Male castrates:

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Horse: geldings
Cattle: steers
Swine: barrows
Sheep: wether
Chicken: capon
Man: eunuch

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26
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(female reproductive system) it is a paired, almond-shaped organ situated near the uterine horn behind the kidney

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Ovaries

27
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a thin layer of columnar

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Germinal

28
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it covers each ovary

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epithelium

29
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(female reproductive system) portion of the uterine tube adjacent to the ovary

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Infundibulum

30
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Infundibulum has opening called ______ to which the egg enters

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Ostium

31
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(female reproductive system) a tubular structure that conducts the ova from each ovary to the respective horn of the uterus

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Oviduct or Fallopian tube

32
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(female reproductive system) a tubular structure extending from the termination of both fallopian tubes to a point where the horns of the uterus and continues to the cervix

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Uterus

33
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(female reproductive system) neck of the uterus

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Cervix

34
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(female reproductive system) a tube extending from the cervix down to the vulva

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Vagina

34
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(female reproductive system) serves as the common passageway for the products of reproduction and urine

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Vulva

35
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(female reproductive system) the angler or reflection formed by the projection of the cervix into the vagina

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Fornix

36
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(female reproductive system) a rudimentary organ situated ventrally to the vuvla

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Clitoris

37
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involves normal testicular and ovarian functions through the interplay of; primary reproductive organ; associated reproductive organ/s; their hormones and mediators

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Reproductive Physiology

38
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the occurrence of ovarian function in cyclic manner following puberty

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The Estrous Cycle

39
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general phases of estrous cycle in the cow:

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  1. Proestrus
  2. Estrus
  3. Metestrus
  4. Diestrus
40
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period from conception to birth of the offspring

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Pregnancy (Gestation Period)

41
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process of giving birth to a young, usually in mammals ( maybe similar to hatching in birds)

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Parturition

42
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Hormones involved in parturition

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  1. Cortisol
  2. Estrogen
  3. Prostaglandin
  4. Prolactin
  5. Relaxin
  6. Oxytocin
43
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stages of parturition:

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  1. Dilation of the cervix
  2. Expulsion of the fetus
  3. Expulsion of the placenta
44
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period during which reproductive organs first become functional

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Puberty

45
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closely associated with heat or estrus because of absorption into the bloodstream of large amount of estrogen just prior to *****

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Ovulation

46
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forms the corpus luteum (yellow body)

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Luteinizing Hormone (anterior pituitary gland)

47
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period of the heat of the female animal

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Estrus

48
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not bearing litter, normally one offspring per gestation

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Monotocous Animals

49
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produces two or more offspring per gestation

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Polytocous Animals

50
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comes in heat all through out the year

ex. cattle, swine, carabao

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Polyestrous Animals

51
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season when the reproductive organs of the female animal is in quiescent state

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Anestrous Condition

52
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animal comes in heat in a certain season

ex. sheep

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Seasonally Polyestrous Animals

53
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animal comes in heat only once a year

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Monoestrous Animals

54
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union of sperm and egg cell

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Fertilization

55
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period from which conception to fertilization until the birth of the young or parturition

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Pregnancy

56
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extraembryonic membrane (protection and provide nourishment)

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Fetal Membrane

57
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part fetal and part maternal

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Placenta

58
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a condition when orifice the prepuce is too narrow to permit retraction over glans penis

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Phimosis

59
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double layered sac filled with a clear watery fluid in which the embryo is suspended

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Amnion

60
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outpouching of the hindgut of the digestive tract which acts as urinary and solid waste receptacle of the embryo

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Allantois

61
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outer membrane surrounding the embryo

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Chorion

62
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3 types of placenta:

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  1. Diffuse type
  2. Cotyledonary type
  3. Deciduate type
63
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general signs of heat or estrus in female domestic mammals:

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  1. Mounting behavior
  2. Inflamed vulva
  3. Mating sounds/calls
  4. Discharges - frequent urination of the vagina
  5. Acceptance of the sire/male of mating and successful coitus/copulation

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