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Reproductive Quiz - March Flashcards

1
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definition of reproduction

A

the action or process of copying something; the production of offspring by sexual or asexual process.

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2
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definition of parturition

A

the action of giving birth to young

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3
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definition of lordosis

A

a posture assumed by some female mammals during mating, in which the back is arched

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4
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definition of mating

A

refers to the union of a male or female of the species for reproduction

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5
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definition of copulation

A

animal sexual behaviour in which a male introduces sperm into a female’s reproductive tract

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6
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“definition of courtship

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“Courtship can be defined as the behaviour used to obtain copulation with a partner, or to maintain reproductive interactions with an existing partner”

*Encyclopedia of Reproduction (Second Edition), 2018

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7
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definition of gestation

A

the time between conception and birth when the fetus is developing

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8
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definition of dystocia

A

refers to a difficult labour or birth

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9
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definition of postpartum estrus

A

estrus that occurs within 24 hours of parturition

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10
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Are you going to pass this test?

A

Hehe, yes you are!

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11
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Rabbit female sexual maturity

A

4-5months

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12
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Rabbit male sexual maturity

A

5-8months

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13
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Guinea pig female sexual maturity

A

2months

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14
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Guinea pig male sexual maturity

A

3months

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15
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Rat sexual maturity

A

4-5weeks

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16
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Rabbit Female cycle type

A

induced/stimulated ovulators

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17
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Guinea Pig Female cycle type

A

oestrus anytime of the year
(average heat cycle is 14-19days)

18
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Rat Female cyle type

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every 4-5days, all year round

including in early pregnancy

19
Q

Rabbit gestation

A

31 days

20
Q

Guinea Pig gestation

A

63-70 days

21
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Rat gestation

A

21-23 days

32 days (lactation induced delay)

22
Q

Rabbit litter

(kits)

A

7 kits
4-5x a year

23
Q

Guinea Pig litter

(pups)

A

2-4 pups
5x a year

24
Q

Rat litter

(pups)

A

6-12 pups
All year round

25
Q

rabbit kits are born:

A

altricial

born
blind, deaf,
hairless, helpless

26
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Guinea Pig pups are born:

A

precocial

teeth,
hair, eyes open,
running

27
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rat pups are born:

A

altricial

born blind, deaf,
hairless, helpless

28
Q

A mating rabbit:

A

accepts males most anytime of the year

(ovulation induced)

29
Q

A mating guinea pig:

A

mounting, back arching, lifting hindquarters

30
Q

A mating rat:

A

aggressive!

31
Q

rabbit birthing

A

about 24 hours beforehand will line the nest with fur

32
Q

rabbit feeding her kits

A

about 1-2x a day
3mins long

33
Q

rabbit kits weaned

A

6-8weeks

34
Q

guinea pig birthing

A

10-30mins labour

(Will go straight back into season - keep away from males)

35
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Rat birthing

A

provide suitable nesting environment and ensure environment is quiet

36
Q

Rat pup feeding

A

every 3hours

37
Q

rat pup weaned

A

21 days

38
Q

courtship behaviors include:

A

 Visual displays
 courtship dances
 chemical- (pheromones)
 auditory stimuli
 vocalisations
 scent marking
 physical displays

39
Q

Guinea pig birthing complications could include:

A

▪ Sow straining for more than
10 minutes and not
producing
▪ Sow bleeding
▪ Sow squealing loudly with
each contraction
▪ Sow getting exhausted and
just giving up from trying
▪ No placenta being produced
with the babie

40
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definition of behaviour:

A

the way in which an animal or person behaves in response to a particular situation or stimulus

41
Q

definition of estrus/oestrus

A

a period of time when a female mammal is receptive for mating and is fertile

42
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definition of postpartum estrus:

A

estrus that occurs within 24 hours of partuition

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