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Repro. in Domestic Animals
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 3
06/03/2007

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Term
efferent ducts
Definition
transports sperm from rete testis to caput epididymis
Term
filiform appendage
Definition
hair-like structure found on ram's glans penis
Term
lobules
Definition
testicular septa partition the seminiferous tubules into these
Term
tunica albuginea
Definition
fibromuscular coat encasing testicular parenchyma
Term
cauda epididymis
Definition
principal site for extragonadal sperm reserves
Term
fimbria
Definition
with the mesosalphinx, comprises the ovarian bursa
Term
mesovarium
Definition
chalice-shaped in the mare
Term
ampulla
Definition
glandular enlargement on the vas deferens
Term
vulva
Definition
female external genitalia
Term
cervix
Definition
longitudinal folds in the mare
Term
vas deferens
Definition
principal duct involved in emission
Term
vestibule
Definition
location of the glands of Bartholin
Term
tunica vaginalis
Definition
double-walled layer adjacent to the scrotum that is continuous with the male's peritoneum
Term
bulbus glandis
Definition
vascular enlargement located on the shaft of the dog penis
Term
ovulation fossa
Definition
covered by a patch of germinal epithelium in the mare ovary
Term
seminiferous tubule
Definition
site of spermatogenesis
Term
infundibulum
Definition
funnel-shaped end of the oviduct
Term
myometrium
Definition
uterine muscularis
Term
clitoris
Definition
develops from the genital tubercle
Term
isthmus
Definition
connects to the utero-tubal junction
Term
urethral orifice
Definition
dividing line between the anterior and posterior vaginae
Term
mediastinum
Definition
supports the rete testis
Term
mesometrium
Definition
uterine broad ligament
Term
baculum
Definition
cartilaginous or bony structure located in penis
Term
hilus
Definition
base of the ovary where blood vessels enter and exit
Term
tunica vasculosa
Definition
vascular layer of the testis
Term
ampullary-isthmic junction (AIJ)
Definition
The site of fertilization in the female tract
Term
granulosa luteum
Definition
cells in the corpus luteum regarded as high progesterone producing
Term
theca luteum
Definition
cells in the corpus luteum that add mass by hyperplasia
Term
corpus albicans
Definition
the scar-like structure the corpus luteum regresses into
Term
disseminate and (corpus, lobulated, body)
Definition
two types of prostate gland morphology possessed by the bull
Term
psuedostratified columnar w/stereocilia
Definition
the epithelium of the vas deferens
Term
simple duplex
Definition
the uterine type possessing one vagina, two cervices and two separate uterine horns
Term
bicornuate
Definition
the uterine type having one cervix, an uterine body and two not separated uterine horns
Term
Tunica dartos
contract
decrease
Definition
When moved from a warm to a cold environment, the smooth muscle in the scrotum called the ______ would ______ (relax, contract) causing the scrotal surface area to ________ (increase, decrease).
Term
False
Definition
Females have a greater number of ovarian oocytes as adults compared to pre-pubertal life. (True/False)
Term
decrease
Definition
Relative concentrations of oxidized glutathione ________ (increase/decrease/do not change) in epididymal fluid as it moves from the caput to the cauda.
Term
pampiniform plexus
Definition
The intertwined vascular network of spermatic artery and veins that functions to maintain testicular temperature cooler than core body temperature.
Term
pudendal nerve
Definition
The nerve transmitting sensory impulses from the glans penis to the spinal cord following perception of the erotogenic stimulus.
Term
caruncles
placentome
Definition
Fetal cotyledons attach to the maternal ________ to form the composite structure called the __________ .
Term
larger
less numerous
Definition
describe two differences between primorial follicles and primary follicles
Term
larger
zona pellucida present
Definition
describe two differences between primary follicles and secondary follicles
Term
antrum formed
larger
Definition
describe two differences between secondary follicles and tertiary follicles
Term
big antrum
well defined theca interna/externa cell layers
Definition
describe two differences between tertiary follicles and Graafian follicles
Term
pars intermedia and pars nervosa
Definition
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is comprised of the: a) pars intermedia and pars nervosa b) pars tuberalis and pars nervosa c) pars distalis and pars tuberalis d) pars distalis and pars nervosa
Term
a hormone receptor that acts like a transcription factor
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: Protein hormone mechanism of action is characterized by:

-activation of a G-protein
-production of cAMP
-phosphorylation reactions
-a hormone receptor that acts like a transcription factor
Term
development of both the Mullerian and Wolffian ducts
Definition
Exposing a female fetus to androgens would result in:

-regression of both Mullerian and Wolffian ducts
-regression of the Mullerian ducts and development of the Wolffian ducts
-development of the Mullerian ducts and regression of the Wolffian ducts
-development of both the Mullerian and Wolffian ducts
Term
distal centriole
Definition
During Spermiogenesis, the axoneme develops from the :

-proximal centriole
-chromatiod body
-distal centriole
-manchette
Term
phospholipase C
Definition
In the protein kinase A system, adenylate cyclase is similar in function to what component of the protein kinase C system:

-phosphodiesterase
-polyphosphoinositides
-diacylglycerol
-phospholipase C
Term
pars distalis
Definition
The pars of the pituitary gland that has the greatest endocrine function is the:

-pars nervosa
-pars intermedia
-pars tuberalis
-pars distalis
Term
secondary
Definition
The stage of follicular development where the zona pellucida first appears is the

-primary
-secondary
-tertiary
-Graafian
Term
scrotum, external cremaster, tunica vaginalis, internal cremaster
Definition
In a cross-section of the spermatic cord, indicate the correct order of tissue layers
Term
golgi apparatus
Definition
During spermiogenesis, the acrosome develops from the

-endoplasmic reticulum
-chromatoid body
-golgi apparatus
-mitochondria
Term
median hypophyseal
Definition
Arterial blood is supplied directly to the pars distalis from the:

-inferior hypophyseal artery
-superior hypophyseal
-median hypophyseal
-lateral hypophyseal
Term
hormone
Definition
A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism.
Term
hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system
sella turcica
Definition
Hypothalamic hormones controlling pituitary gland secretion are delivered into a specialized primary arterial capillary plexus called the ________. The depression in the sphenoid bone in which the pituitary gland is located is called the ___________.
Term
medulla
Definition
Testicular parenchyma develops from indifferent gonad ___________ (cortex/medulla)
Term
supraoptic nucleus
Definition
Oxytocin is produced by cell bodies located in two hypothalamic nuclei. Name one.
Term
primary oocyte Metaphase I
Definition
Dogs ovulate oocytes in this stage of oogenesis
Term
equitorial segment
Definition
The portion of fused plasma and acrosomal membranes that separates the acrosome from the post-acrosomal region of the sperm head is called:
Term
residual body
Definition
The Sertoli cell phagocytizes the bulk of the spermatid's cytoplasmic droplet into a structure called:
Term
False
Definition
Bull calves are born with spermatozoa in their seminiferous tubules. (True/False)
Term
genital folds
Definition
what fetal structure does the vulva arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
mesonephric duct
Definition
what fetal structure does the epididymis arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
urogenital sinus (cranial)
Definition
what fetal structure does the bladder arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
urogenital sinus (caudal)
Definition
what fetal structure does the Cowper's gland arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
paramesonephric duct
Definition
what fetal structure does the cervix arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
Urogenital sinus (caudal)
Definition
what fetal structure does the vestibule arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
mesonephros
Definition
what fetal structure does the efferent ducts arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
genital tubercle
Definition
what fetal structure does the clitoris arise from?

-paramesonephric duct
-genital tubercle
-mesonephros
-genital folds
-urogenital sinus (cranial)
-mesonephric duct
-urogenital sinus (caudal)
Term
Graafian
Definition
What follicular stage is responsive to LH?
Term
granulosa
Definition
What cell population(s) in the follicle is responsive to LH
Term
decreasing OMIF
Definition
How do these follicle cells respond to LH?
Term
they don't have LH receptors
Definition
Why are ova in other follicles unaffected by LH?
Term
LH inhibits OMIF allowing oogenesis to continue from primary to secondary oocyte in Metaphase II
Definition
Describe the changes in oogenesis that are induced by LH for most mammalian females.
Term
accessory sex glands develop from the urogenital sinus
Definition
In the development of the male reproductive tract

-indifferent gonad cortex becomes testicular parenchyma
-testosterone production causes regression of the Mullerian duct
-secondary sex cords give rise to seminiferous tubules
-accessory sex glands develop from urogenital sinus
Term
the bulbospongiosus muscle compresses the crura
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: During erection and ejaculation in the bull

-arteriolar dilation and venous compression causes blood engorgement in the cavernous tissue
-the penile retractor muscles relax
the bulbospongiosus muscle compresses the crura
-the sigmoid flexure straightens
Term
stimulates milk synthesis
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: Oxytocin

-is synthesized in the hypothalamus
-is secreted by the pars nervosa
-stimulates milk synthesis
-stimulates myometrial contractility
Term
stimulates desmolase activity
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: Follicle stimulating hormone

-causes secretion of androgen binding protein by Sertoli cells
-stimulates desmolase activity
-maintains spermatocytogenesis to the secondary spermatocyte stage
-release is inhibited by inhibin
Term
coumestrol
Definition
An example of a phytoestrogen is

-coumestrol
-zeranol
-diethylstilbestrol
-estriol
Term
the primary oocyte is fixed in a resting stage known as the diakinesis stage
Definition
Chose the incorrect answer: During oogenesis for most species

-a secondary oocyte is ovulated
-the primary oocyte is fixed in a resting stage known as diakinesis stage
-activation is required for completion of meiosis
-the terminal oogenetic stage is the ootid
Term
the preovulatory center of the hypothalamus
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: Complementary effects of progesterone and estrogen are exhibited by

-mammary gland
-uterine growth
-estrus behavior
-the preovulatory center of the hypothalamus
Term
prolactin
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: Placental hormones include

-prolactin
-progesterone
-hCG
-eCG
Term
progesterone
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: The following hormones are luteotrophic:

-progesterone
-LH
-hCG
-prolactin
Term
is luteolytic in pigs
Definition
Choose the incorrect answer: Estradiol

-is the most potent estrogen
-is luteolytic in pigs
-stimulates myometrial contractions
-stimulates endometrial hypertrophy
Term
cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene
Definition
The chemical name for the 17 carbon steroid nucleus
Term
syncytiotrophoblast
Definition
The specific embryonic cells that produce human chorionic gonadotropin
Term
agonist
Definition
The D-Leu6-des Gly NH2-10-ethyl amide analog of GnRH is regarded as an _______ (agonist, antagonist) of the native hormone.
Term
corpus luteum
Definition
Besides the brain, another source of oxytocin
Term
endometrial cups
Definition
The specialzed endocrine organs that produce equine chorionic gonadotropin
Term
testosterone
estrogen
aromatase
Definition
Within the target cells in the fetal male's hypothalamus, ________ is converted to _______ by ___________ (enzyme) wich then functions to defeminize the hypothalamus.
Term
collagenase
Definition
Relaxin functions to cause cervical softening and dilation by stimulating cervical fibroblasts to produce this enzyme:____________.
Term
arachidonic acid
Definition
The biosynthetic precursor for prostaglandins
Term
more
decrease
increasing
Definition
As puberty approaches, GnRH-secreting neuroendocrine cells in the tonic center in the hypothalamus release _____ (more/less) GnRH and ________ (increase/decrease) in sensitivity to steroidal hormone negative feedback. At the same time, plasma concentrations of the adipocyte hormone, leptin, would be _________ (increasing/decreasing).
Term
false
Definition
The dog is an example of a species that spontaneously ovulates mature follicles but only forms functional corpora lutea for a definite period of time after mating. (true/false)
Term
theca interna
LH
Definition
In the biosynthetic pathway for follicular estradiol synthesis, testosterone production by _______ cells is regulated by _____ (hormone).
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