Reproductive Flashcards

1
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What is asexual reproduction?

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The production of genetically identical offspring from a single parent.

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What are the 4 types of asexual reproduction?

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Budding, gemmules (internal buds), fragmentation, and parthenogenesis.

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What is budding in asexual reproduction?

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Offspring is created from the body of the parent.

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What is gemmules (internal buds) in asexual reproduction?

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Parent releases specialized cells that become offspring.

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What is fragmentation?

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Asexual reproduction in which a body part is lost and then regenerates into a new organism.

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6
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What is parthenogenesis?

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Unfertilized eggs grow into an individual.

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7
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What is theriogenology, and why is reproductive efficiency important?

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Study of animal reproduction, and because it brings in more money.

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8
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What are the 2 associated systems in the reproductive system?

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Urinary and Endocrine system.

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9
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What are the hormones released by the endocrine system in response to the reproductive system?

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GNRH, FSH, LH, Oxytocin, Estrogen/ progesterone, and testosterone.

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10
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What releases GnRH?

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Hypothalamus.

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11
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What releases FSH and LH?

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Adenohypophysis (pituitary gland).

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12
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What releases oxytocin?

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Neurohypophysis (pituitary gland).

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13
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What releases estrogen/ progesterone?

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Ovaries.

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14
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What releases testosterone?

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Testes.

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15
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What is a germ cell?

A

Haploid cell (sex cell).

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16
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What process creates an ovum?

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Oogenesis.

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17
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What produces the male germ cell, spermatozoan?

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Spermatogenesis.

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18
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Germ cells start off as what kind of cells and end up as what type of cells?

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Begin as diploid cells and through meiosis become haploid cells.

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19
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What is spermatogenesis?

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Continuous production of sperm cells in the testes, more specifically in the seminiferous tubules.

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20
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What is oogenesis?

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The production of a fixed number of ovum that develop in the follicle with the resulting haploid cells being 3 polar bodies and one oogonium.

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21
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What is the function of the male reproductive system?

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Spermatogenesis, deliver to female system and to produce androgens (testosterone).

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22
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What are the different anatomical parts of the male reproductive system?

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Testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethra, penis, and accessory glands.

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23
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What is the structure of the testes composed of?

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Vaginal tunics, a capsule and cellular components.

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24
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What are the vaginal tunics in the testes?

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2 kinds of wrappings around the reproductive cells in the testicle, a parietal and a visceral.

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25
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What is the tunica albuginea?

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Capsule that contains septal divisions, it separates the testicle into divisions that contain seminiferous tubules.

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26
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What are the 3 cellular components of the testes?

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Interstitial cells, spermatogonia, and sertoli cells.

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27
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What are interstitial cells?

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  • Lie in the tissue space between seminiferous tubules
  • Make/ release testosterone.
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28
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What are spermatogenic cells?

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Sperm forming cells.

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29
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What are sertoli cells?

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‘Nurse cells’ or supporting cells that aid in the production of gametes/ sperm cells.

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30
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Walk me through spermatogenesis.

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Start with spermatogonia, goes through a mitotic division and becomes a spermatocyte that is diploid, then it will divide again and become a secondary spermatocyte that is haploid, then it will divide again and become a spermatid, and then it will go through physical changes and becomes a spermatozoa, these are released into the epididymis.

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31
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Under what conditions will allow for spermatogenesis?

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Testes have to be cooler than the core, which is why they are located in the scrotum, outside of the body.

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32
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What is the embryologic location of the testes?

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Caudal aspect kidney.

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33
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What is the name of the attachment from the testes to the scrotum?

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Gubernaculum.

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34
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As the fetal grows, what happens to the testes?

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They traverse the inguinal rings, through the peritoneal coverings.

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35
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What is Cryporchidism?

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When the testes fail to descend into the scrotum.

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36
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What is the function of the scrotum?

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It acts as a temperature regulator using the cremaster muscle and sweat glands.

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37
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What is the cremaster muscle?

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A mechanism the scrotum has for temperature regulation, it can elevate or lower the testes.

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38
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How many divisions does the cutaneous sac of the scrotum have?

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2 divisions.

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39
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What is produced by the testes?

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Testosterone and inhibin (it also produces estrogen, various proteins and fluids).

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40
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What is the ductal system?

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The passage that sperm takes. Starts in the seminiferous tubules, to the rete testis, out the efferent ducts, into the epididymis, and then out to the vas deferens.

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41
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What does the spermatic cord contain?

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Vas deferens, pampiniform plexus, testicular vessels, nerves, and the cremaster muscle.

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42
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What is the name of the temperature regulating structure located in the spermatic cord?

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Pampiniform plexus.

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43
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What is the pampiniform plexus?

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A network of vessels that helps cool the blood to the scrotum, as well as modifying testosterone to its active state.

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44
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What is the function of the penis?

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It acts as the copulatory organ as well as being the common urinary organ.

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45
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What are the 3 structural parts of the penis?

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Crura, body and glans.

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46
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What are the 2 types of erectile tissue of the penis?

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Corpus spongiosum and corpus cavernosum.

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47
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What structure connects the penis to the pelvis?

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Crura.

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48
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What are the functions of the accessory glands in the reproductive system of a male?

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To produce seminal fluids.

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49
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True or false. Both dogs and cats contain seminal vesicles.

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False. They do not contain seminal vesicles.

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50
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True or False. Both dog and cats contain bulbourethral glands.

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False, only cats have this gland.

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51
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What is the function of the female reproductive system?

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Perform Oogenesis, receive the male system, and produce female hormones.

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52
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What 4 processes vary in reproduction sites in the female system?

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Fertilization, gestation, parturition, and neonatal nutrition.

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53
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What hormones are produced in the female system?

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Estrogen and progesterone.

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54
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What produces estrogen?

A

Follicle cells.

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55
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What produces progesterone?

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Corpus luteum cells.

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56
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What are the different anatomical parts of the female system?

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Ovaries, oviducts, uterus, suspension ligaments, cervix, vagina and vulva.

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57
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What is the location of the ovaries?

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Caudal to the kidneys.

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58
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True or False. The shape of the ovaries is species dependent.

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True.

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59
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What are the 3 internal structures of the ovaries?

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Cortex, medulla and hilus.

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60
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Explain oogenesis.

A

Watch a video on YouTube to fill this part up.

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61
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Explain spermatogenesis.

A

Watch a YouTube video on this to understand it better.

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62
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What hormones have an influence on the estrous cycles of females?

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FSH and LH that are released by the pituitary gland.

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63
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What does uniparous mean?

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Animals that give birth to one animal at a time.

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64
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What does multiparous mean?

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Having more than one child, litter bearing animals.

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65
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What does the primary follicle contain?

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Immature oocyte (ovum) and follicular cells.

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66
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As the follicle matures, some cells become what?

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Granulosa cells.

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67
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Why are granulosa cells important?

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They produce the hormone estrogen.

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68
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What does the mature follicle contain?

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Cumulus oophorus and corona radiata.

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69
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What is the empty space of the maturing follicle?

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The antrum.

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70
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What hormone does ovulation react to?

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LH (both spontaneous and induced types).

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71
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What is the corpus hemorrhagicum?

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The ruptured follicle collapses and the antrum fills with clotted blood.

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72
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What is the corpus luteum?

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Healed yellow portion of follicle, high levels of progesterone, helps with maintain pregnancy.

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73
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What is the corpus albicans?

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Degenerated corpus luteum, scar tissue.

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74
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What are the functions of the oviducts?

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Act as a transport pathway and fertilization site.

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75
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What is the structure of the oviducts called?

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Infundibulum.

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76
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What is the infundibulum?

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Catches and channels the released eggs.

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77
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What are the walls of the oviduct made up?

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Cilia and smooth muscle to help move the ovum.

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78
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What is the function of the uterus?

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Gestation and parturition.

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79
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What species have a bicornuate uterus?

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Dogs, pigs and cats.

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80
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What species have a bipartite uterus?

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Horse and cow.

81
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What type of animals have a simplex uterus?

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Primates.

82
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What species have a duplex uterus?

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Rabbit.

83
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What are the 3 layers of the mural structure in the uterus?

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Endometrium, myometrium and perimetrium.

84
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What does the endometrium portion of the mural structure of the uterus contain?

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Columnar epithelium and tubular glands.

85
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What does the myometrium portion of the mural structure contain?

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Smooth muscle.

86
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What does the perimetrium portion of the mural structure of the uterus contain?

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Visceral peritoneum.

87
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What part of the broad ligament attaches to the ovary?

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Mesovarium.

88
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What are the 3 parts of the broad ligaments?

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Mesovarium, mesosalpinx and mesometrium.

89
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What are the 3 ligaments that suspend the reproductive system in place?

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The round, suspensory and broad ligament.

90
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What is the function of the cervix?

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Control of uterine access and fetal protection.

91
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What is the cervix made of?

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Thick smooth muscle.

92
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What is the function of the vagina?

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It serves as the female copulatory organ.

93
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When would you see dilation of the vagina?

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During breeding and parturition.

94
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What is the structure of the vagina?

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Smooth muscle with epithelial cells.

95
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What is the vulva’s function?

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The external opening of the vagina.

96
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What are the parts of the vulva?

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Labia and clitoris.

97
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What is the location of the urethral tubercle in the female?

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Floor of vaginal wall, just craniad to the clitoral fossa.

98
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What is an estrous cycle?

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The recurring reproductive cycle in many female mammals, including estrus, ovulation, and changes in the uterine lining.

99
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What functions does the estrous cycle serve?

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Ovum development, uterine preparation, and breeding readiness.

100
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What is one estrous cycle?

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From ‘heat to heat’.

101
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What controls when and for how long an estrous cycle can be?

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External stimuli (circadian rhythm and outside temperature) and the hypothalamus (hormone GnRH).

102
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What is the adenohypophysis?

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Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

103
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What releases FSH?

A

Adenohypophysis.

104
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What can be affected by the hormone estrogen?

A

There can be change in behavior, the reproductive tract, LH secretion and it also inhibits FSH.

105
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During an estrous cycle, as we get a decrease in the hormone FSH, what hormone level increases?

A

LH.

106
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When will you see a decrease in FSH and an increase in LH during an estrous cycle?

A

During ovulation, this will also cause a drop in estrogen levels.

107
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What is being inhibited in the corpus luteum?

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GnRH, causing there to be a decrease in FSH.

108
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What is polyestrous?

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Repeated estrous cycles throughout the year.

109
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What animals are polyestrous?

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Cows, swine and primates.

110
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What is seasonally polyestrous?

A

Estrous cycle continues during season.

111
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What animals are seasonally polyestrous?

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Horse, cat and sheep.

112
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What does it mean to be diestrous?

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To have an estrous cycle twice yearly.

113
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What does it mean to be monestrous?

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Having one estrous cycle a year.

114
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What animal is diestrous?

A

Dog.

115
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What animal is monestrous?

A

Fox and mink.

116
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What is the estrous cycle of a ewe?

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17 days.

117
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What is the estrous cycle of a goat?

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21 days.

118
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What is the estrous cycle of a sow?

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21 days.

119
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What is the estrous cycle of a mare?

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21 days.

120
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What is the estrous cycle of a cow?

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21 days.

121
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What is the estrous cycle of rodents?

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4-6 days.

122
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What is the estrous cycle of a dog?

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78 days.

123
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What is the estrous cycle of a cat?

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16 days.

124
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What are the 6 stages of the estrous cycle?

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Proestrus, estrus, metestrus, diestrus, anestrus, and interestrous.

125
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What are the technical 4 stages of the estrous cycle?

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Proestrus, estrus, diestrus and anestrus.

126
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During proestrus what happens to the follicle?

A

There is an increase in size and estrogen levels.

127
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What happens during the proestrus stage?

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Follicular development, estrogen production begins, lining of tracts begins to thicken and the wall of the vagina will cornify.

128
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What happens during the stage of estrus?

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Follicle matures, estrogen levels peak, ovulation will occur at the end of this stage, the female will be receptive.

129
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What happens during the stage of metestrus?

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Corpus luteum begins development, progesterone rises, cows ovulate in this stage, uterine tract is prepared for placental attachment, non-receptive.

130
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What happens during the diestrus stage?

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Corpus Luteum matures, progesterone levels peak, CL will degenerate if not pregnant, non-receptive.

131
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What occurs in the stage anestrus?

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Ovarian inactivity and endometrial repair (only occurs in nonpolyestrous animals).

132
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How can you recognize what stage of estrous an animal is in?

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Through Vaginal cytology.

133
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What are the 4 types of cells that can differentiate estrous cycles when conducting a vaginal cytology?

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Anuclear, superficial, intermediate and parabasal cells.

134
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What are cornified cells?

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Anuclear and superficial cells.

135
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What are the non cornified cells?

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Intermediate and parabasal cells.

136
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What kind of cells are present during anestrus stage?

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Intermediate and parabasal cells, you may or may not see superficial cells or neutrophils.

137
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What cells are present during proestrus stage?

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Superficial, neutrophils and bacteria, there is also an increase in RBCs.

138
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What cells can be found during the estrus stage of the estrous cycle?

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Cornified cells (superficial and anucleate cells).

139
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What cells are found during diestrus?

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Intermediate and parabasal.

140
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What are 2 ways that sperm transportation occurs for fertilization to happen?

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Motility and uterine contractions.

141
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What causes uterine contractions?

A

Oxytocin and prostaglandins.

142
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What are the 3 parts of fertilization?

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Copulation, sperm transport, and capacitation.

143
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What helps the sperm penetrate the coverings of the ovum?

A

Acrosome enzymes.

144
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What are the 2 ovum coverings?

A

Corona radiata and zona pellucida.

145
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What is a zygote?

A

Fertilized egg.

146
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What is a morula?

A

Solid ball of cells.

147
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What is a blastocyst?

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A hollow ball of cells with a cluster of cells inside known as the inner cell mass.

148
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What is the trophoblast?

A

Cells.

149
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What are the 3 parts of fertilization?

A

Copulation, sperm transport, and capacitation

150
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What helps the sperm penetrate the coverings of the ovum?

A

Acrosome enzymes

151
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What are the 2 ovum coverings?

A

Corona radiata and zona pellucida

152
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What is a zygote?

A

Fertilized egg

153
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What is a morula?

A

Solid ball of cells

154
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What is a blastocyst?

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A hollow ball of cells with a cluster of cells inside known as the inner cell mass

155
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What is the trophoblast?

A

Cells forming the outer layer of the blastocyst

156
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What are the 3 layers of the inner cell mass of an embryonic germ cell?

A

Ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm

157
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What will the ectoderm cells become?

A

The embryos skin and nervous system

158
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What will the mesoderm cells become?

A

Musculoskeletal system and organs of the embryo

159
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What will the endoderm cells become?

A

Inner lining and yolk sac

160
Q

What are the layers of the maternal part of the placental attachment?

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Endometrium, connective tissue and endothelium

161
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What are the 3 fetal layers of the placental attachment?

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Chorionic cells, connective tissue, and endothelium

162
Q

What animals have an epitheliochorial placental attachment?

A

Cow, horse and pig

163
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What animals have an endotheliochorial placental attachment?

A

Dog and cat

164
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What animals have a hemochorial placental attachment?

A

A rodent and a human

165
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What are the 4 types of placentas?

A

Diffuse, zonary, discoid, cotyledonary

166
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What animals have a diffuse placenta?

A

Horses and pigs

167
Q

What animals have a cotyledonary placenta?

A

Ruminants

168
Q

What animals have a zonary placenta?

A

Dogs and cats

169
Q

What animals have a discoid placenta?

A

Primates, rodents and rabbits

170
Q

What are part of the umbilical cord?

A

Umbilical arteries (unoxygenated blood, wastes), umbilical vein (oxygenated blood, nutrients) and urachus

171
Q

What are the different fetal membranes?

A

Yolk sac, amnion, allantois and chorion

172
Q

What is the amnion?

A

Surrounds fetus

173
Q

What is the allantois membrane?

A

Used for urachus drainage

174
Q

What are the trimesters of pregnancy?

A

Embryonic growth, fetal development and fetal growth

175
Q

What is the gestation period of a cat or dog?

A

59-69 days

176
Q

What is a cattle’s gestation period?

A

271-291 days

177
Q

What is gestation?

A

Period in which young develop inside the body of the mother

178
Q

What is a horse’s gestation period?

A

321-346 days

179
Q

What is the gestation period of a pig?

A

110-116 days

180
Q

What happens during parturition?

A

Change in fetus size and hormones

181
Q

How many stages are there in parturition?

A

3 stages

182
Q

What happens during the first stage of parturition?

A

Uterine contractions, cervix dilation, restless/nesting

183
Q

What happens during the second stage of parturition?

A

Neonate delivery. The water ‘breaks’

184
Q

What happens during the 3rd stage of parturition?

A

Placental delivery

185
Q

What do mammary glands secrete first?

A

Colostrum

186
Q

How many pairs of teats do cats or dogs have?

A

4-5 pairs

187
Q

How many pairs of teats do horses/sheep/goats have?

A

1 pair

188
Q

How many teat pairs do bovine have?

A

2 pairs

189
Q

How many pairs of teats do pigs have?

A

7 pairs

190
Q

How are the mammary glands of a cat or a dog identified?

A

Anatomically, for example farthest cranial teat would be called the cranial thoracic mammary gland

191
Q

What does the internal anatomy of the mammary gland consist of?

A

Alveoli, lobules, lobes, and glands

192
Q

What is the alveoli of the mammary gland responsible for?

A

Milk synthesis

193
Q

What hormone do the myoepithelial cells of the alveoli respond to?

A

Oxytocin

194
Q

What are lobules?

A

Groups of alveoli

195
Q

What are lobes?

A

Groups of lobules

196
Q

What are glands in the mammary gland?

A

Groups of lobes

197
Q

What are some of the contents in colostrum?

A

Nutrients (protein, amino acids, fat and vitamins), laxative, and immunoglobulins

198
Q

What are the contents of milk?

A

Proteins, Carbs, Fats, Water, vitamins and minerals

199
Q

What keeps a cow producing milk (milk letdown)?

A

Stimulus to the mammary gland such as milking or nursing, this will send a signal to the hypothalamus, causing it to release oxytocin which will make the myoepithelial cells to contract