Parturition

Question 1

problems during parturition

Answer 1

size of fetus
lack of experience

Question 2

produced before birth by the anterior pituitary gland. stimulates the production of milk for the newborn

Answer 2

prolactin

Question 3

estrogen acts with ___ from pituitary to cause contractions in the uterus

Answer 3

oxytocin

Question 4

produced by corpus luteum, relaxes the pelvic muscle, cartilage, and ligaments

Answer 4

relaxin

Question 5

as progesterone levels in blood decrease, the levels of hormones_______ increase

Answer 5

estrogen, oxytocin, relaxin

Question 6

trigger parturition

Answer 6

hormones

Question 7

signs of parturition in doe

Answer 7

pulling out its fur to line its nest

Question 8

signs of parturition in bitch

Answer 8

will refuse to eat within 24 hours

Question 9

signs of parturition in mare

Answer 9

swollen udder and sunken hips with a dropped abdomen

Question 10

signs of parturition in sow

Answer 10

enlarged abdominal area

Question 11

signs of parturition in cow

Answer 11

swollen udder

Question 12

act of giving birth

Answer 12

parturition