topic 1 (basics)

Question 1

define Andrology

Answer 1

study and treatment of male anatomy, including humans

Question 2

Define gynecology

Answer 2

Study and treatment of female reproductive issues

Question 3

Define Theriogenology

Answer 3

Vet science branch the focuses on animals

Question 4

Define Obstetrics

Answer 4

Vet medicine branch and human medicine that specializes in female, during and after pasturition

Question 5

list the sequence of events that make up reproduction in animals

Answer 5

puberty
cyclicity
copulation
pregnency
postpartum recovery/ lactation

Question 6

Describe puberty

Answer 6

after critical size of body is reached that body undergoes the hypothalamus and pituitary gland produces hormones whitch enables the repro systems functionality.

Question 7

Describe cyclicity

Answer 7

the estrous cycle whitch commonly exhibits heat (behavioural) and had follicular phase, ending in the luteal phase.

Question 8

describe Copulation

Answer 8

The sperm and egg meet and fertilization occurs, then the development of the embryo follows.

Question 9

Decribe Pregnancy

Answer 9

As the embryo begins to develop the embryo sends biological signals notifying the body of pregnancy, if failed it results in termination of the embryo. If successful the fetus will attach to the uterus forming a placenta that monitors the exchange of nutrients and gas as well and producing hormones crucial for gestation.

Question 10

describe the Postpartum recovary / lactation in the reproductive cylce

Answer 10

After parturition the mother begins to lactate, this provides nutrients for the offspring to develop. During this period so does puerperium occur (uterine ovulation occurs and returns to cyclicity).

Question 11

why is this important to study reproduction

Answer 11

Global population is increasing to meet this new demand for food so should our farming efficiency rate and product.