Quiz 1 Flashcards
Name 2 drugs that stimulate GnRH activity?
1) Gonadorelin (Cystorelin)
2) Deslorelin (SucroMate)
Which hormone is simulate by Folltropin-V?
FSH (for supraovulation protocol)
Regu-Mate (Altrenogest) simulates what hormone?
Progesterone
Name 2 drugs that have PGF2a activity?
1) Lutalyse (Dinoprost)
2) Estrumate (Cloprostenol)
- “Prost”= pgf2a
Most spp. have a ____day estrous cycle; Which is different?
21 days;
Ewe–17 days
What makes the cow estrus cycle unique? (1)
Estrus only last 15hrs (vs. ~30-36hr for most others)
Which spp. is in estrus for longest period of time?
Horse (7 days)
Cell type found in vagina?
Squamous epithelial (multiple layers…constantly sloughed)
Name 3 chemical defense mechanisms of female repro tract
1) anti-microbial proteins
2) Lysozymes
3) lactoferrin
2 Important Abs in FRT?
IgA & IgG
A uterus under the influence of ______ is more resistant to infection
Estrogen (compared to progesterone)
Which procedure is commonly utilized to evaluate the MARE endometrium?
Endometrial biopsy
Prolonged hormonal stimulation of the endometrium can lead to?
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH)
**Usually high ESTROGEN
How does CEH differ in dogs?
Usually due to high PROGESTERONE (due to long luteal phase)
Role of Sertoli cells in the developing male repro tract?
Secrete Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH)