TOPIC 2: ESTRUS Flashcards
surest sign animal is in heat
Receptivity
period of receptivity
estrus
happens in animals that are seasonally polyestrous animal such as Sheep
anestrus
period where animal not in heat but have still ovarian activity
diestrus
phase where there is marked increase in reproductive activity
proestrus
phase where CL regresses from previous cycle
proestrus
phase of cornification of cells
proestrus
The period of acceptance of the male
estrus
The uterine, cervical and vaginal glands secrete increased amounts of mucus; the vaginal epithelium and endometrium become hyperaemic and congested, and the cervix is relaxed.
estrus
Ovulation is a spontaneous process in most domestic species
true: Except cat, rabbit and camelids
Ovulation is induced by the act of coitus
The main ovarian hormone produced in estrus is
estradiol
follicular phase of the cycle
Proestrus and Estrus
s the main hormone in the follicular phase
in estrus
progesterone
follicular growth and regression of CL
proestrus
follicular growth and ovulation occrs
estrus
there is reduction of mucus secretion from uterine,cervical, and vaginal glands
metestrus
The granulosa and ___cells of the ovulated follicle give rise to ____cells, which are responsible for the formation of the CL
theca
lutein (luteal)
phase where there is fully functional CL
diestrus
cervix become constricted and secretions become scant
diestru