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chapter 11-
veterinary Assistant Career and Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |