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Male Reproduction
part of test 1
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
02/28/2017

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Term
some unique features of the avian male reproductive system
Definition
Paired testes, Poorly developed epididymis, Ductus deferens, Rudimentary phallus
Term
the accessory glands in humans that are absent in the bird
Definition
seminal vesicles, prostate and Cowper’s gland
Term
the purpose of the accessory glands?
Definition
add fluids to sperm to form semen
Term
The testes has a mass of ____% if of the chicken’s body mass. Is this more or less than man?
Definition
1%
more
Term
the role of the testes
Definition
they produce testosterone and sperm
Term
the role of the vas deferens (ductus deferens) in birds
Definition
store sperm and transport sperm to cloaca for ejaculation
Term
depiction of the hypothalamus-pitutiary-testicular axis and the different hormones that are released
Definition
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the role of the epididymis in humans
Definition
sperm storage
Term
how the role of the epididymis is different in birds
Definition
the epididymis in humans stores sperm, but birds have a poorly developed epididymis, so they use the vas deferens to store sperm
Term
vasectomy
Definition
when the vas deferens is snipped
Term
the two different cells in the testes
Definition
-Leydig cells
-Sertoli cells (nurse cells)
Term
the receptors on Leydig cells
Definition
LH receptors
Term
the receptors on Sertoli (nurse) cells
Definition
FSH and testosterone receptors
Term
the function of Leydig cells
Definition
Responsible for testicular androgen production
Term
the function of Sertoli (nurse) cells
Definition
-Sperm maturation – crypts
-Provide nutrients and the optimal environmental, consume damaged sperm
-Produce “Inhibin” that block the release of FSH when enough sperm is produced
Term
spermatogenesis
Definition
Maturation to functional sperm
Term
What is significant about the presence of spermatogonia in males?
Definition
this is the male stem cell, enabling a man to produce sperm the rest of his life
Term
how long is spermatogenesis in birds?
Definition
13 days
Term
how long is spermatogenesis in humans?
Definition
34-75 days
Term
How many chromosomes are in a chicken spermatogonia?
Definition
78
Term
How many chromosomes are in a chicken spermatozoa?
Definition
39
Term
How many spermatozoa come from one spermatogonia?
Definition
4
Term
spermiogenesis
Definition
Morphological changes, such as...
-Spermatid to spermatozoa
-Formation of the acrosome cap and tail
Term
depiction of a chicken sperm
Definition
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where it says nucleus, it should say pronucleus
Term
which part of the chicken sperm is number 1?
[image]
Definition
head
Term
which part of the chicken sperm is number 2?
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Definition
acrosome
Term
which part of the chicken sperm is number 3?
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Definition
pronucleus
Term
which part of the chicken sperm is number 4?
[image]
Definition
centrioles
Term
which part of the chicken sperm is number 5?
[image]
Definition
midpiece
Term
which part of the chicken sperm is number 6?
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Definition
mitochondria
Term
why the nucleus in sperm is instead a pronucleus
Definition
because it doesn’t have a full set of chromosomes
Term
the purpose of the acrosome
Definition
enzyme to break down the innerperivitteline layer (IPVL) or the the zona pollusa, which is the coat around the ovulated egg that the sperm has to get thru to fertilize the egg
Term
some characteristics of sperm storage in rooster
Definition
-Ductus deferens
+20-30 days in not actively mating
+1-3 days in sexually
-Sperm Storage Tubules (female)
+average of 10-14 days
-Not androgen dependent in male tract or testes
Term
some characteristics of sperm storage in mammal
Definition
-Testes and epididymis
-Duration - 60 days (bull)
-Storage is androgen dependent
Term
some characteristics of sperm maturation in rooster
Definition
-Fully mature when leave testis
+Can fertilize eggs
+Not motile
-Motility gained in ductus deferens
+Androgen dependent
Term
some characteristics of sperm maturation in mammal
Definition
-Immature when leave testis
-Mature in epididymis
+Can fertilize eggs
+Motile
-Storage and motility are androgen dependent
-Require capacitation
Term
capacitation
Definition
Capacitation is a functional maturation of the spermatozoon. The changes take place via the sperm cell membrane in which it may be that receptors are made available through the removal of a glycoprotein layer. The area of the acrosomal cap is also so altered thereby that the acrosome reaction becomes possible.
Term
When do rooster sperm gain motility?
Definition
when they're in the ductus deferens
Term
Is mammalian or avian sperm more concentrated?
Definition
avian
Term
Why do you think avian sperm is more concentrated than mammalian?
Definition
such a rudimentary phallus that it makes sense that the sperm be concentrated when they do the cloacal kiss so that hopefully some of the sperm reach the egg
Term
How is AI performed?
Definition
male’s abdomen palpated to release semen thru cloaca and the semen gets inserted into the female’s vagina
Term
Where in poultry production is AI used?
Definition
domestic turkeys
Term
some advantages of AI
Definition
better control of the population genetics
Term
some disadvantages of AI
Definition
time and cost
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