Reproduction Flashcards
Functions of Male Reproduction Anatomy (3)
- production of sperm
- delivery into female reproductive tract
- 1/2 genetic offspring
function of testes
site of sperm production and testosterone production
how many days does it take for sperm to fully mature
9-25 days
function of the scrotum
thermoregulation
*testes need to be 4-5 degrees lower than body temp
function of the vas deferens
connects epididymis to the accessory sex glands
function of the epididymis
long tube that is responsible for transport
function of the sex glands
nutrients
buffers
contribute to volume of semen
function of the sigmoid flexure and retractor penis muscle
- sigmoid flexor: straightens and erects penis
2. retractor penis muscle: holds penis inside animal
function of the urethra
urine excretion
function of penis
copulatory organ
function of sheath
skin protecting penis
functions of the female reproductive anatomy (6)
- produce egg
- transport semen
- provide site for fertilization
- gestation
- parturition
- estrous cycling (start over)
what is the vulva
external opening for reproduction
what is the vagina
copulatory organ
site of semen deposition in ewes, cows, deer, and humans
function of cervix
- isolate uterus from external environment
- passage of sperm
- cervical plug during pregnancy
- deposit site of semen for mares and sows
function of the uterus
fetal development
transport sperm
site of implantation
Difference between duplex, simple, and bicornuate uteruses and the species they pertain to
- Duplex: has 2 cervixes and 2 uterine bodies-rabbits
- simple: one cervix and one uterine body-humans
- bicornuate: one cervix and 2 uterine bodies-cows, sheep, pigs
function of the oviduct (4)
site of fertilization
egg collection
maintain embryo
transport to uterus
function of the ovary
production of oocyte produce hormones 1. estrogen 2. progesterone 3. oxytocin 4. relaxin
what type of hormones are estrogen and progesterone
steroid hormones
what type of hormones are oxytocin and relaxin
protein hormones
what is puberty
age of sexual maturity
age of which estrus with ovulation occurs
what are some factors that affect the onset of puberty
- environment
- nutrition
- stress
- genetics
- social impacts
Define Estrous cycle
period of time from 1 heat to the next