Test 2 Lecture 15-17: Reproduction Lecture Flashcards

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structures of male reproductive system

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Testis (pl. testes)
Epididymis
Ductus deferens
Accessory sex glands
Urethra
Penis

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exocrine functions of testis is by ___

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gamete production

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endocrine function of testis is by ___

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sex hormone secretion

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Bull male reproductive tract

1) Testicular artery
2) Deferent duct
3) Testis
4) Pelvic symphysis

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what mammal has testicles on inside of abdomen

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marine mammals

elephants

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•Testes are covered by ___, which is covered by ___

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tunica albuginea

visceral vaginal tunic (AKA visceral tunica vaginalis)

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another name for visceral vaginal tunic

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(AKA visceral tunica vaginalis)

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1) Interstitial cells
2) Lumen
3) Myoid cell, nucleus
4) Primary spermatocyte
5) Seminiferous tubule
6) Sertoli cell, nucleus
7) Spermatid, early
8) Spermatid, late
9) Spermatogonia
10) Tunica albuginea
11) Tunica albuginea, smooth muscle
12) Tunica albuginea, vascular layer
13) Tunica vaginalis

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where is the tunica albuginea

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where is the visceral vaginal tunic of the testis

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•Spermatogenesis occurs in ___

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seminiferous tubules

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Spermatogenesis is dependent on __ and Sertoli cell functionality

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Leydig

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___ act to help move (immotile!) spermatozoa

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Myoid cells

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1) Efferent ductule
2) Interstitial cell
3) Mediastinum testis

4)Myoid cell, nucleus

5) Primary spermatocyte
6) Rete testis, channel
7) Seminiferous tubules
8) Sertoli cell, nucleus
9) Sertoli cells
10) Spermatid, early
11) Spermatid, late
12) Spermatogonium
13) Straight tubule
14) Transitional zone
15) Tunica albuginea

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what is number 4 and what do they do?

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myoid cell, help move immotile spermatozoa

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___ cells lie outside of the basement membranes of the seminiferous tubules

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leydig cells (interstitial cells)

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Leydig cells synthesize and secrete ___ in response to ___

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testosterone

luteinizing hormone (LH)

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why is there so much smooth ER in leydig cells

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smooth ER metabolizes cholesterol which then gets turned into testosterone

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___ cells lie inside of the basolateral membrane of the seminiferous tubules

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sertoli cells (sustentacular cells)

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Sertoli cells convert testosterone to ___ and ___ in response to follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

estrogen

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testosterone is converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estrogen in response to ___ . This happen in the ___ cells

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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

sertoli

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sertoli cells secrete

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  • Androgen-binding protein
  • Inhibin
  • Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)
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the blood testis barrier is formed by ___ junctions between ___ cells

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tight

sertoli

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developing sperm cells develop in between what cells

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sertoli cells

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what are the two compartments formed by the tight junction in between sertoli cells?
basal compartment adluminal compartment
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why do we have the blood testis barrier
keep body from attacking sperm that are going through meiosis/ mitosis (haploid cells)
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the production of spermatozoa
spermatogenesis
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•the mitotic phase of spermatogenesis; produces spermatocytes from spermatogonia (diploid)
**Spermatocytogenesis:**
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•creates haploid spermatocytes
meiosis
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•round spermatids morph into elongated spermatids
spermiogenesis
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•undifferentiated male germ cell
**Spermatogonium(a):**
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•produced by mitosis of spermatogonia and will undergo meiosis
**Spermatocyte(s):**
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the haploid result of meiosis in males
spermatid
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two types of spermatids
* **Round**: still have lots of cytoplasm and organelles * **Elongated**: have shed much of cytoplasm and organelles; have a tail.
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The release of elongated spermatids from the Sertoli cell into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule
**Spermiation:**
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the haploid product of spermatogenesis.
**Spermatozoon(a)**
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•*Males are born with a _finite_ number of \_\_*
*spermatogonia*
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•*Spermatogonia produce an _infinite_ number of \_\_\_*
*spermatozoa*
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three stages of spermatogenesis
* **Spermatocytogenesis:** the mitotic phase of spermatogenesis; produces spermatocytes from **spermatogonia (diploid)** * **Meiosis:** creates **haploid spermatocytes** * **Spermiogenesis:** round spermatids morph into **elongated spermatids**
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mitosis stage of spermatogenesis
spermatocytogenesis
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Types of Spermatogonia
dark type A (Ad) (stem cells) Light type A (Ap) type B- will undergo meiosis into spermatozoa
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meiosis of spermatocytes leads to formation of 4 \_\_\_
spermatids (haploid cells)
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spermatids changes there shape into \_\_
elongated spermatids (with tails)
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elongated spermatids when released by the stertoli cell are then called
spermatozoa
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Why is spermiogenesis needed?
makes more “aerodynamic” develop flagella(tail) to move mitochondria move to mid-peice to make energy to move tail DNA condenses- transcriptional inactive gets rid of stuff they don't need **Spermiogenesis:** round spermatids morph into elongated spermatids
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sperm as they develop have ___ in between cells to allow them to communicate
cross bridges
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spermiation
spermatids are released into the lumen of the seminiferous tubules now called spermatozoa
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Neighboring developing spermatids develop in synchrony \_\_\_
“spermatogenic wave"
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sperm are motile upon release from sertoli cells. True or False
False spermatozoa are not motile when first released from steroli cells into the seminiferous tubules
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•**Seminiferous tubules** terminate into **\_\_\_**(AKA tubuli recti), which then lead to the \_\_
**straight tubules** **rete testis**
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the rete testis is found within the \_\_\_
mediastinum testis
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\_\_\_ carry spermatozoa from the rete testis to the epididymis
•**Efferent ductules** (AKA ductuli efferentes)
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9. sertoli cells 14. transitional zone 13. straight tubules (aka tubuli recti)
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sperm travel from __ to \_\_
form in **seminiferous tubules** into **straight tubules** into **rete testis** into **efferent ductules** into the **epididymis**
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\_\_\_ is the site of sperm maturation, concentration and storage
epididymis
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The three regions of the epididymis are the \_\_\_
caput (head) corpus cauda
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head/caput of the epididymis 5) Loose connective tissue 6) Lymphocyte, migrating 7) Pseudostratified epithelium 9) Smooth muscle
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**Corpus (2nd part of epididymis)** 3) Duct of the epididymis 5) Loose connective tissue 7) Pseudostratified epithelium 8) Pseudostratified epithelium, efferent ductule
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**cauda (end of epididymis)** 3) Duct of the epididymis 5) Loose connective tissue 7) Pseudostratified epithelium 8) Pseudostratified epithelium, efferent ductule 10) spermatozoa
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why are the cells in the caput pseudostratified columnar?
**absorb fluids** secrete glycoproteins **1st part of the epididymis**
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what is the main purpose of the cauda?
smooth muscle push sperm during ejaculation
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where do sperm “learn to swim”
epididymis
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\_\_\_ carries sperm from the epididymis towards the urethra
ductus deferens
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**Ductus deferens of a dog** 4. muscularis 5. psueodostratified epithelium 6. serosa
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why are there mucosal folding is the ductus deferens of a stallion
some absorption of fluids is still happening within the ductus deferens
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ductus deferens, stallion 2. lamina propria 4. muscularis 5. pseudostratified epithelium
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semen is a mixture of sperm and \_\_\_
seminal plasma
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\_\_\_ secrete substances that comprise the seminal plasma
accessory sex glands
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seminal plasma help with \_\_
aid with copulation nourish spermatozoa protect spermatozoa facilitate sperm transport
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What are some accessory sex glands
seminal vesicle/ vesicular gland ampullary gland bulbourethral gland/ cowper's gland prostate
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ampullary gland
paired swelling of ductus deferens connects to urethra via the ejaculatory duct makes secretions for seminal plasma as well as store some sperm and remove some sperm
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**ampulla, ram** 1 adventitia 2. ampulla, lumen 4. gland 7. muscularis 8. pseudostratified epithelium
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seminal vesicles secrete ___ and \_\_\_
**fructose** (nourishment for sperm) **prostaglandins** (induce smooth muscle contraction in females repro tract)
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**seminal vesicle (ram)** 4. gland 5. interlobular septum
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prostate
not paired * Two parts * **Disseminate prostate**: diffusely spread within wall of pelvis urethra * **Corpus prostate**: compact and placed external to urethra * Mucoserous gland (in most species) * Secretions **support motility and vaginal plug formation**
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two parts of the prostate
* **Disseminate prostate:** diffusely spread within wall of pelvis urethra * **Corpus prostate:** compact and placed external to urethra
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secretion from the prostate help \_\_
support motility and vaginal plug formation
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Bulbourethral Gland
* Paired * Compound tubular glands near urethra * Secretes pre-ejaculate (mucus-like) * Absent in dogs
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what secretes pre-ejaculate
Bulbourethral Gland
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**Bulbourethral Gland** 7. secretory cells 3. duct
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**disseminate prostate, ram** 5. mucous cell 9. smooth muscle
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urine and semen flow through the ___ to outside the body
urethra
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The urethra is divided into the ___ and \_\_\_
pelvic urethra penile urethra
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the ___ has a lumen lined with transitional epithelium (expansion!) and is surrounded by stratum \_\_
pelvic urethra cavernosum
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The ___ has a mixture of epithelial types and is surrounded by corpus \_\_\_
penile urethra spongiosum
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What are the three regions of the penis
root body glans
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The penis is made of three columns of tissue
* Two crura encased in tunica albuginea •AKA **corpus cavernosum** * The urethra is enveloped in the **corpus spongiosum**
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the penis has two crura encased in ___ and is made of \_\_\_
tunica albuginea corpus cavernosum
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The urethra is enveloped in the \_\_\_
corpus spongiosum
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10. spongy bone 6. os penis 2. corpus spongiosum 12. urethra, lumen
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**penile urethra, ram** 2. cavernous space 9. tunica albuginea 10. urethra lumen
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**DIAGRAM OF PENILE REGIONS (DYCE)** 1) Crus penis 2) Bulb 3) Corpus spongiosum 4) Corpus cavernosum 5) Urethra 6) Bladder 7) Ureter 8) Deferent duct
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where do sperm finish maturation?
inside the female repro tract
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The acrosome is critical for __ of sperm
fertilization
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where are mitochondria of the sperm stored?
midpiece
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the tail in sperm is used for \_\_\_
locomotion
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mucous and serous fluids are produced in which accessory sex gland?
prostate
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how is female repro system different from male:
* Cyclic changes in activity * Restricted periods of fertility * Limited gamete production * A fixed number of germ cells determined during embryonic development
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how are male and female repro system similar
produce gametes produce hormones
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major function of ovaries
gamete production sex hormone production
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what sex hormones does the ovary produce
estrogen (follicles) progesterone (corpus luteum)
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The ovary has two parts
The cortex and medulla *In most species, the cortex is exterior to the medulla, however in the mare (of course) this is reversed*
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In most species, the \_\_\_is exterior to the __ however in the mare (of course) this is reversed
* cortex* * medulla,*
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**ovary, queen** 3. corpus luteum 4. cortex 7. growing follicle 8. medulla
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where can ovulation occur in a mare
ovulation fossa
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cortex of the ovary
* Covered by simple squamous or cuboidal **germinal epithelium** * **Tunica albuginea** lies deep to the germinal epithelium * Stroma contains **Interstitial glands** may be observed here * Follicles is made of **Oocytes, Granulosa cells, Theca cells**
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Medulla of the ovary
* Vascular support * Connective tissue * A **rete ovarii** can be found in the ovarian medulla of some animals * **Hilus cells** may be found close to the rete ovarii in some mammals.
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\_\_\_ may be found close to the rete ovarii in some mammals
Hilus cells
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a ___ can be found in the ovarian medulla of some animals
rete ovarii
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oogenesis
* Occurs inside of ovarian follicles * Is dependent on theca and granulosa cell functionality * Oogonia multiply by mitosis for a ***limited*** period of time * Oogonia enter meiosis and then meiotic arrest **(prophase 1)** occurs until recruitment * After recruitment, meiosis I continues, then arrests again **in meiosis II** * Meiosis II completed after fertilization
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meiosis in eggs lead to
**1 haploid ovum** 2 polar bodies
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ovarian cycle simple
primordial follicle primary follicle secondary follicle graadian follicle ovulation of oocyte with corona radiata corpus luteum corpus albicans
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primordial follicle
earliest form of follicle * Simple squamous **follicle cell** layer surrounds a **primary oocyte** * Oocytes are arrested in **prophase I** **•**The majority of oocytes are in this stage #13 is a primordial follicle
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Primordial follicle turns into ___ when __ happens
primary follicle follicle cells become cuboidal and form **membrana granulosa**
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what forms during the formation of the primary follicle
* Follicle cells become cuboidal and proliferate **(membrana granulosa)** * **Theca folliculi** forms **Zona pellucida** forms
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primary follicle
* Follicle cells become cuboidal and proliferate **(membrana granulosa)** * **Theca folliculi** forms **Zona pellucida** forms
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primary follicle 2) Corona radiata 10) Oocyte, cytoplasm 11) Oocyte, nucleus 12) Primary follicle 14) Stroma 16) Theca folliculi 19) Zona pellucida
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what happens to the theca cells in a secondary follicle
* Theca cells further differentiate * **Theca interna**: vascular; hormone secretion * **Theca externa**: connective tissue
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what happens to the granulosa cells of a secondary follicle
form multiple layers
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What forms during secondary follicle
antrum (opening/space)
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secondary follicle
* Follicular growth in response to **FSH** * **Multiple layers** of granulosa cells **•****Antrum** becomes apparent * Theca cells further differentiate * **Theca interna**: vascular; hormone secretion * **Theca externa**: connective tissue
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granulosa cells
* Precursor is follicle cell * Innermost layer communicates with oocytes via gap junctions with transzonal projections
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FSH binds to receptors of granulosa cells and trigger the production of
* Estrogen production * Upregulation of CYP19 (aromatase) * Insulin-like growth factor-II (IGF-II), * Inhibin * Activin * Increased expression of LH receptors in later stagesAntrum
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**ovary, bitch** 1) Antrum 4) Granulosa lutein cell 8) Theca externa 9) Theca interna
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Theca cells
* Differentiate from mesenchymal cells in the stroma * Reside outside of the basement membrane * Bind LH to produce androgens
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when does zona pellucida form\_\_\_
primary follicle
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zone pellucida is a ___ barrier around the primary oocyte
gylcoprotein
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when does the antrum form?
secondary follicle
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\_\_\_ cells turn into theca cells which turn into ___ and \_\_\_
stroma theca interna theca externa
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The two layers of theca cells are: theca interna which are \_\_\_, and theca externa which is \_\_\_
vascular, hormone secretion connective tissue
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in between the theca and granulosa cells there is a ___ that acts as a \_\_\_
basement membrane blood ovarian barrier
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follicle cells in egg development become \_\_
granulosa cells
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the innermost layer of granulosa cells communicates with the oocyte via ___ with \_\_\_
gap junctions transzonal projections (reaches through zona pellucida to reach oocyte)
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corona radiata is another name for ___ . What are these cells?
cumulus cells granulosa cells directly around ZP that come with egg when it is ovulated. cumulus cells reach into the oocyte with transzonal projections
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\_\_\_ differentiate from mesenchymal cells in the stroma
theca cells
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\_\_\_ lie outside the basement membrane of the follicle
theca cells
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\_\_\_ cells are similar to the leydig cell of the male
theca bind LH to produce androgens, have large amount of lipids inside cell
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Theca cells bind to ___ to produce androgens
LH (luteinizing hormone)
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sertoli cells of male anatomy are similar to the ___ of the female anatomy
granulosa
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what cells in male and female repro dev. respond to FSH
sertoli granulosa
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What cells in male and female repro dev. bind to LH and produce androgens?
theca (female) leydig (male)
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What is completed in the tertiary follicle?
meiosis 1
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what happens from secondary to tertiary follicle?
antrum grows cumulus oophoorus surrounds oocyte (innermost layer is corona radiata) meiosis 1 is complete follicle prepares to be ovulated
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another name for tertiary follicle
graafian
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**tertiary follicle** 1) Antrum 5) Cumulus oophorus 9) Membrana granulosa 10) Oocyte, cytoplasm 11) Oocyte, nucleus1 15) Theca externa 17) Theca interna
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stalk of granulosa cells that hold oocyte in center of follicle is called the ___ and appears in the ___ follicle
cumulus oophorus tertiary
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the degeneration of those ovarian follicles which do not ovulate during the menstrual cycle
atresia
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a surge in ___ initiates oculation
LH luteinizing hormone
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The surge in LH that initiates ovulation causes the oocyte to go through \_\_\_
metaphase II
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after ovulation the granulosa cells and theca interna morph into \_\_\_
luteal cells
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luteal cells which is a combo of ___ and ___ produce \_\_\_
granulosa and theca interna progesterone
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prior to ovulation, theca cells respond to ___ and produce \_\_\_. Granulosa cells respond to __ and produce __ and form __ on the outside of the cells
LH androgens FSH and androgens to produce estradiol and LH receptors on surface of granulosa cells
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after ovulation the ___ degrades and both the ___ and ___ respond to LH to produce \_\_
basement membrane granulosa and theca cells = luteal cell G + LH → **progesterone** Theca + LH→ **androgens** G + androstenedione→ **estradiol**
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theca cells make ___ in response to LH
androstenedione ## Footnote **androgens**
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granulosa and theca interna morph into luteal cells, grossly visible as a ___ and then a \_\_
* corpus hemorrhagicum* (CH) * corpus luteum* (CL)
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luteal cells produce \_\_\_
progesterone
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corpus luteum, ovary of a sow 4) Granulosa lutein cell 10) Theca lutein cell
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What do you notice about the appearance of the luteal cells (especially the granulosa luteal cells)? How is this reflective of their physiological roles?
frothy have cholesterol/ fat needed to make progesterone
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\_\_\_ are critical for early stages of pregnancy because the produce \_\_\_
luteal cells progesterone
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if fertilization does not occur, the __ will regress into the \_\_
corpus luteum corpus albicans
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follicles that do not ovulate will undergo ___ which is regression
atresia
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\_\_ is the fate of most primordial follicles
atresia (regression)
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names for uterine tubes
oviducts, fallopian tubes, salpinx
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What are the function of uterine tubes?
* “Collect/capture” oocytes and transport towards uterus * Site of fertilization * Secretions optimize oocyte and sperm functionality * Sperm storage
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why is sperm storage important in the female repro tract?
sperm can last up to 5 days in some species, allows female to copulate and have sperm waiting for when she ovulates oocyte degrades quickly, sperm last a long time
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What are the three regions of the uterine tubes?
* Infundibulum and fimbriae * Ampulla * Isthmus
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What are the layers of the uterine tubes?
* Serosa * Muscularis * Lamina propria * Epithelium (Mixture of ciliated and non-ciliated cells)
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what part of the uterine tube “catches” the oocyte
infundibulum
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\_\_\_ lies at the entrance of the infundibulum
fimbria varies across species
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infundibulum have lots of __ and __ to help collect the oocyte into the uterine tube
mucosal folds ciliated cells (sometimes muscularis in some species)
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\_\_ is the site of fertilization
ampulla of the uterine tube (middle)
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ampulla have fewer ___ then infundibulum but has more \_\_\_
mucosal folds smooth muscle
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the smooth muscle of the ampulla help move what?
sperm up through uterine tubes oocyte down through uterine tubes (moves both ways depending on cycle)
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contractions of ampulla are controlled by
prostaglandins and estrogens
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**Ampulla** 1. adipose 5. folds 7. muscularis 9. serosa
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The __ is the part of the uterine tube that attaches to the uterus
isthmus
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isthmus is a site of storage of what \_\_\_
sperm
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isthmus acts as a gateway for sperm, embryos and in some species \_\_\_
unfertilized oocytes horses: oocyte only migrates into uterus if fertilized
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isthmus, uterine tube 1. circular muscle 5. folds 6. longitudinal muscle
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secretions in the uterine tube help with ___ and initiating sperm \_\_\_
deferring capacitation
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secretions in the uterine tube aid in movement of the \_\_\_, ___ and \_\_\_
oocyte, spermatozoa, embryo
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secretions in the uterine tube help with \_\_\_/\_\_\_ oocyte, spermatozoa and embryo
nourishing/ protecting
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four main types of placental mammals
duplex * Biparitite * Bicornate * Simplex
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layers of the uterus
* Perimetrium * Myometrium * Endometrium
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the uterus when under the influence of estrogen will ___ and \_\_\_
develop endometrial glands edema
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The uterus when under the influence of progesterone will be \_\_\_
**immune repressed** (progesterone= baby, decrease immune response so body does not attack baby) ## Footnote **“quiet” uterus**
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the myometrium of the uterus does 4 things:
**middle layer of uterus (2 layer muscle)** * Move sperm towards uterine tubes * Remove excess semen (in some species) * Promote maternal recognition of pregnancy (in some species) * Parturition
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explain how myometrium promotes maternal recognition of pregnancy in horses
fertilized oocyte will travel up and down and back and forth in between uterine horns to tell the female she is pregnant and stop cycle
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\_\_\_ separates the two myometrial layers in some species
stratum vasculare
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what is the green circle
**uterine horn, estrus, bitch** 2) Endometrial gland 5) Myometrium, circular 6) Myometrium, longitudinal 7) **Stratum vasculare**
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\_\_\_ promotes contraction of the uterus
oxytocin
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\_\_\_ inhibits contraction of the uterus
progesterone
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\_\_\_ is the innermost part of the uterus
endometrium
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functions of the endometrium:
* Identify and eliminate foreign substances * Nourish conceptus via secretions (early pregnancy) and placental communication (later)
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What is the effect of estrogen on the endometrium layer of the uterus ?
increased glandular development
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what is the effect of progesterone on the endometrium layer of the uterus
* increased **glandular secretions** * Decreased local immune response
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what are the two mammalian cycles of the endometrium
estrous cycle menstrual cycle
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parts of estrous cycle
estrus diestrus anestrus
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parts of the menstrual cycle
proliferative secretory menstruation
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endometrial quality is an indicatior of \_\_\_
fertility
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What factors can be assessed from an endometrial biopsy of the uterus
Glandular distribution Glandular fibrosis Presence of lymphatic lacunae Presence of inflammatory cells
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Grade 1 kenney scale good or bad?
good = good chance to get pregnant
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Why is there an inflammatory response in the uterus to sperm?
in some species, such as horses, sperm is deposited directly into the uterus, only 1 sperm is needed, everything else is waste. The inflammatory response will recruit neutrophils to eat/ move out the unwanted/waste sperm
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ruminant uterus have \_\_
caruncles
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caruncles of the ruminant are
* Highly vascularized * Glands absent * Will interdigitate with the cotyledon to make the placentome
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caruncles of the ruminant uterus will connect to the ___ of the placenta
cotyledon
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the cervix is tightly closed during ___ and \_\_\_
diestrus (not in heat) pregnancy
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progesterone will keep the cervix open or closed?
closed. progesterone is produced during pregnancy to keep cervix closed
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the cervix is open during ___ and ___ in response to \_\_\_
estrus parturition (estrogen)
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estrogen will open or close the cervix
open, Relaxed/open during estrus and parturition
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The cervix epithelium can be \_\_
stratified squamous or simple cuboidal
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the cervix consists of many ___ and has __ cells and __ cells
mucosal folds goblet ciliated
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bitch: 8)Lamina propria 11)Stratified squamous epithelium **mare:** 9)Primary fold10)Secondary fold 12)Tertiary fold mare: 4)Cilia 8)Lamina propria
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the vagina is made of \_\_\_
stratified epithelium and smooth muscle
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the ___ has great stretching capacity and changes in response to hormones
vagina
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**vagina** 5) Keratinized cells 6) Lamina propria 10) stratified squamous epithelium
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mammary duct system teat may have 1,2 or more duct systems (\_\_\_)
each with its own orifice (hole) humans many ducts many holes through which milk leaves
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Each gland in the mammary duct system drains through \_\_\_
a single teat ## Footnote **one teat, one gland**
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\_\_\_ stimulate ductile and alverolar growth of mammary glands during pregnancy
estrogen progesterone (build ducts, but do not turn on water yet)
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\_\_\_ inhibits milk production
progesterone
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Lactogenesis begins at \_\_\_
parturition
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during lactogenesis, ___ and ___ decrease, ___ increases and ___ is released
* Progesterone and estrogen decreases * Prolactin increases * Oxytocin is released
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**active mammary gland** 4) Intralobular connective tissue 5) Myoepithelial cell, nucleus 6) Secretion 7) Secretory cell, nucleus
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At parturition, __ increases and __ is released
prolactin oxytocin
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mammary glands are ___ glands
apocrine | (piece of cell is broken off)