Pregnancy Development and Lactation Flashcards
the act of breeding that is allowed by the female during the estrus period
Copulation
insertion of the penis into the vagina
Intromission
Mounting in kneeling position
Kneeling (Cushed) Position
a series of changes that spermatozoa undergo in the female reproductive tract that collectively serve to increase their chances of fertilizing an ovum
Capacitation
the term once the ovum is fertilized
Zygote
the nucleus of the spermatozoon immediately after fertilization
Male Pronucleus
the nucleus of the ovum immediately after fertilization
Female Pronucleus
the rapid division of the zygote’s cells as soon as the pronuclei form a single nucleus
Cleavage
the stage of development in which the zygote is a solid mass of cells that gradually forms a hollow cavity in the center
Morula
the stage of development in which the morula forms into a hollow ball of cells with a bump on one side
Blastocyst
the means by which a blastocyst embeds itself in the endometrium of the uterus
Implantation
a multilayered, fluid-filled, membranous sac that develops around the embryo and functions to support the developing offspring by supplying nutrients and removing wastes
Placenta
List the 3 layers of the placenta from inside out
- Amnion
- Allantois
- Chorion
the placental layer immediately around the fetus
Amnion
the fluid-filled sac that forms immediately around the fetus and is where the fetus floats
Amniotic Sac
the placental layer surrounding the amniotic sac
Allantois
the fluid-filled sac forms around the amnion
Allantoic Sac
the placental layer that attaches to the uterine lining and is linked to the fetus via the umbilical cord
Chorion
the connection between the embryo and the nutrient and waste exchange structures of the placenta
Umbilical Cord
the blood vessel that carries unoxygenated, waste-filled blood from the fetus to the placenta
Umbilical Arteries (x2)
the blood vessel that carries nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood back from the placenta to the fetus
Umbilical Vein (x1)
a tube that runs from the cranial tip of the fetus’ urinary bladder through the umbilical cord to the allantoic sac
Urachus
What are the 4 types of placental attachment in the uterus
- Diffuse
- Cotyledonary
- Zonary
- Discoid
the type of placental attachment in which the attachment sites are spread throughout the whole surface of the placental and the whole lining of the uterus
Diffuse Placental Attachment
the type of placental attachment involving separate, specific attachment sites on both the uterus and the placenta that interdigitate tightly with each other
Cotyledonary Placental Attachment
the sites of attachment in cotyledonary placentas
Placentome
the portion of the placentome that is on the surface of the placenta and interdigitates with the uterine lining
Cotyledon
The portion of the placentome that is on the surface of the uterine lining that interdigitates with the placenta
Caruncle
infection of the uterus
Metritis
the type of placental attachment in which the placental attaches to the uterus like a belt that encircles the placenta
Zonary Placental Attachment
the type of placental attachment in which the attachment between placenta and uterus is a single, discrete, disc-shaped area
Discoid Placental attachment
What type of placental attachment do cattle, sheep, and goats have?
Cotyledonary
What type of placental attachment do dogs and cats have?
Zonary
What type of placental attachment do primates, rabbits, and rodents have?
Discoid
the segment of time from fertilization of the ovum to the delivery of the newborn and is typically divided into trimesters
Gestation Period
Trimester Characteristics:
- Zygote implants
- Placenta develops
First Trimester
Trimester Characteristics:
- Fetal development period
- All body tissues, organs, and systems develop
Second Trimester
Trimester Characteristics:
- Fetal growth period
- All parts of fetus grow dramatically
3rd Trimester
List the 3 stages of labor
- Uterine contractions
- Delivery of newborn
- Delivery of the placenta
the stage of labor in which the myometrium contracts as the cervix relaxes, the fetus is pressed against the cervix, and the cervix gradually dilates
Uterine Contractions
the stage of labor in which strong uterine + abdominal contractions rupture the amniotic and allantoic sacs
Delivery of Newborn
the stage of labor in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus and is expelled
Delivery of Placenta
the contraction of the uterus down to its nonpregnant size
Involution of the Uterus
specialized skin glands that produce colostrum and milk that are needed by neonates
Mammary Gland
the large and specialized mammary glands of a cow
Udder
the mammary glands in the udder of a cow that each have their own milk-secreting systems and ducts leading down to their own teats
Quarters
What are the 2 types of ligaments in the suspensory system of the udder
- Median Suspensory Ligament
- Lateral Suspensory Ligaments
ligament that passes down the center between the left and right halves of the udder and contain many elastic fibers so it can stretch
Medial Suspensory Ligament
ligament that pass down and around the outsides of each half of the udder and contain strong inelastic collagen fibers
Lateral Suspensory Ligament
the milk-secreting units of the mammary gland
Alveoli
the tiny tube in which the tiny, saclike arrangement of cells secrete milk into
Alveolar Duct
the large space located just dorsal to the teat and is where the largest ducts empty in order to accumulate milk
Gland Sinus
the large space that is a continuation of the gland sinus and is where milk accumulates
Teat Sinus
the passageway from the teat sinus to the outside that is surrounded by elastic fibers and a ring-like sphincter muscle to minimize leakage
Streak Canal
the process of milk production that begins toward the end of pregnancy and is obvious at the time of parturition
Lactation
a pre-milk secretion produced by the mammary gland that contains high levels of various essential vitamins, contains larger amounts of proteins, lipids, and amino acids than milk, and transfers passive immunity to the newborn
Colostrum
proteins found in colostrum that are specific to disease-causing organisms the dam has been exposed to or vaccinated against
Immunoglobulins (Antibodies)
the “drying up” of the mammary gland due to lack of hormonal stimulation and increased pressure on the gland due to it no longer being emptied
Involution of the Mammary Gland
cells around the alveoli and small ducts that contract during milk let-down so the milk can move to the larger ducts
Myoepithelial Cells
the term for the placenta once it has been delivered
Afterbirth
the process through which uterine and abdominal contractions cause the membranes of the placenta to rupture and release their fluid
Water Breaking
problems during the birthing process
Dystocia
Give 2 common causes of dystocia
- Fetus is too large to pass
- Abnormal presentation
the state in which the fetus is in wrong position to deliver
Abnormal Presentation
the action of pushing a fetus back far enough to allow it to be repositioned for delivery
Repelling the Fetus
the surgical removal of a fetus
C-Section
the procedure of cutting up a dead fetus into small enough segments to be removed through the birth canal to save the life of the dam
Embryotomy
Which 2 hormones are involved in the breeding stage?
- Estrogens
- Oxytocin
Which hormones are involved during the gestation stage?
Progestins
Which 6 hormones are involved in the parturition stage?
- Relaxin
- ACTH
- Glucocorticoids
- Estrogens
- Prostaglandins
- Oxytocin
Which 3 hormones are involved in lactation stage?
- GH
- Prolactin
- Oxytocin