click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Reproductive system
VTA 125 Reproductive system
Question | Answer |
---|---|
what are the parts of the male canine reproductive system | testes, epididymis, vas differens, urethra, penis, accessory glands |
where is testosterone made | in the testes |
at what age are the testes palpable in puppies and kittens | 12 weeks for puppies, 10-12 weeks for kittens |
what are the main functions of the penis | it carries urine out of the body, it carries sperm to the female |
how do cats ovulate | cats are induced ovulators |
what are the parts of the female reproductive system in order (hint OOUCVV) | ovary, oviduct, uterus, cervix, vagina, vulva |
where do puppies and kittens developed | in the uterine horns |
what is the ovaries main function | produce ova |
where does fertilization occur | in the ovaduct |
what is the main function of the uterus | provides nourishment and oxygen to the embryo |
what does metrium stand for | uterous |
what is the estrous cycle | going into heat |
what are the four estrous cycle intervals | polyesterous, seasonally polyesterous, diestraus, monoesterous |
what is a polyesterous cycle | cycle continually throughout the year (cattle, swine) |
what is a seasonally polyesterous cycle | cycles increase with daylight (horse, sheep, cat) |
what is a diesterouscycle | two cycles per year spring and fall (dog) |
what is a monoesterous cycle | once per year ovulator (wolf, mink, fox) |
Name the estrous cycle stages (hint PEDA) | proesterous, estrus, diestrous, anesterous |
the proegesterous stage is __________ | 1st stage / time leading up to estrous |
the esterous stage is ___________ | 2nd stage / time of mating |
the diesterous stage is ___________ | 3rd stage / time pregnancy is established |
the anestreous stage is ___________ | 4th stage / time in between cycles for some species |
what is an induced ovulator | ovulation occurs after breeding |
what is the gestation period for dogs and cats | 2 months |
what is the gestation time for bovine | 9 months |
what is the gestation time for equine | 11 months |
dystocia | difficult birth |