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Reproductive systems

Unit 4 section 3

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What are the ovaries held in place by? Suspensory or ovarian ligament
What is the mesovarium? Visceral peritoneum that suspends ovary from dorsal body wall & encloses infundibulum of uterine tube
What does the structure of the ovary change to during oestrus? Nodular
What is the follicle called that nourishes and protects the egg? Graafian follicle
What are some functions of the testes? Produce spermatozoa Produce fluid Secrete testosterone
What is the muscle called that helps the testes regulate temperature? Dartos muscle
What can cause a sertoli cell tumour in males? Untreated cryptorchidism
Where in the testes are the sperm formed? Seminiferous tubules
When do testes descend in kittens? 10-12 weeks
What cells produce testosterone in the testes? Cells of leydig
What hormones stimulate testosterone production and where are they produced from? ICSH & LH from Pituitary gland
Where is FSH produced? Anterior pituitary gland
What hormone prepares the reproductive tract & external genitalia of the female ? Oestrogen
What is the name of the scar tissue formed once the graafian follicle has ruptured? Corpus luteum
What hormone is produced by the corpus luteum? Progesterone
What hormone does progesterone inhibit? FSH
What type of tissue lines the uterine tubes? Ciliated epithelium
What type of uterus does a rabbit have? Duplex uterus
How much longer are the uterine horns than the uterine body in dogs and cats? 5 X
What are the names of the muscle layers of the uterine body? Endometrium, myometrium, mesometrium
Where is sperm stored to mature? Cauda epididymis
Where is the penis of the dog located? From the ischial arch of the pelvis, passing cranio-vertically along perineum & between hind limbs
What is the erectile tissue called? Corpus spongiosum penis
What gland is only found in the male reproductive system of the cat? Bulbourethral
What is the function of the bulbourethral gland? Produces clear fluid to neutralize acidic urine in urethra
How long does it take for sperm to develop? 70 days
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