Reproduction Questions Flashcards
4 Parts of the cows reproductive tract are ?
Vulva, Vagina, Cervix, and Uterus
what is the lower segment of the oviduct closest to the uterus ?
Isthmus
what is the connection between the uterus and the oviducts isthmus ?
Utero-Tubule Junction
What is the large funnel like structure on the open end of the oviducts’s ?
Infundibulum
What is the structure that holds the uterus and the ovaries in their proper position ?
Broad Ligament
What are the main functions of the ovary ?
production of ova and secretion of hormones essential for reproduction
What percent of a mature cow’s ovaries were present at birth ?
100%
What is the fertile life of an ovum after it releases from the follicle ?
6 to 12 Hours
where does the fetus develop after the ovum is fertilized ?
In the uterus
Under the influence of progesterone, the uterus produces a nourishing substance for the embryo called what ?
Uterine Milk