Parturition

Question 1

What factors induce Parturition?

Answer 1

Fetal size, Hormone changes, and Oxytocin Sensitivity

Question 2

What Hormone changes induce Parturition?

Answer 2

• Decreased Progesterone
• Increased Estrogen
• PGF2a
• Fetal Glucocorticoid

Question 3

How many stages does Parturition have

Answer 3

3

Question 4

First stage of Parturition

Answer 4

-Uterine contractions
-Cervix dilation
-Restless/ nesting

Question 5

Second Stage of Parturition

Answer 5

Neonate Delivery and Water Breaks

Question 6

Third Stage of Parturition

Answer 6

Placental Delivery

Question 7

Mammary Gland Structure

Answer 7

Modified Sweat Glands

Question 8

Modified Sweat Glands/ Mammary Glands produce/ secrete what

Answer 8

Colostrum, Milk, Apocrine

Question 9

What hormones are essential for Mammary Gland Development and Milk Production?

Answer 9

Growth - Prolactin - FSH - LH - Thyroid - Adrenal

Question 10

What type of glands break off parts of cells into their secretions?

Answer 10

Apocrine

Question 11

Feline+Canine Mammary Gland Pairs

Answer 11

4-5 Pairs

Question 12

Sheep+Goat+ Equine Mammary Gland Pairs

Answer 12

1 Pair

Question 13

Bovine Mammary Gland Pairs

Answer 13

2 Pairs

Question 14

Pig Mammary Gland Pairs

Answer 14

7 Pairs