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chapter 11-
veterinary Assistant Career and Medical Terminology
Question | Answer |
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Cervix | structure between the uterus and the vagina |
embryo | an unborn animal in the early stages of development from conception until its organs are formed |
estrus | period during which female mammals ovulate and go into heat |
fetus | unborn animal that has all of its organs and is in the final stages of development before birth. |
mammary glands | glands that produce milk after a mammal has given birth. |
ovaries | female reproductive organs and store ova. |
ovum | process by which ova are released from the ovaries. |
ovulation | female gamete (sex cell) |
penis | male reproductive organ that releases spermatozoa during mating. |
placenta | organ that feeds, nourishes the embryo or fetus and disposes of its waste. |
prostrate gland | male gland that secretes seminal fluid |
spermatozoon | male gamete (sex cell) |
uterine horns | spaces that lead to the uterus from the two uterine tubes. |
uterus | female reproductive organ where the embryo or fetus develops |
vagina | passageway for both the reproductive and urinary tracts: serves as the birth canal |
Testicles | male reproductive organs that produce spermatozoa and the male sex hormone testosterone |