Stallion Reproductive System (part 2)

Question 1

testicular artery

Answer 1

supplies blood to the testes

Question 2

deferent duct

Answer 2

transports sperm cells from the epididymis to the accessory sex glands

Question 3

accessory sex glands

Answer 3

glands that produce fluid medium in which the sperm cells are transported during copulation

Question 4

penis

Answer 4

vascular organ that provides the means of penetration of the female reproductive system for semen deposition

Question 5

glans penis

Answer 5

the sensitive end of the penis that enlarges during excitation and copulation

Question 6

AV

Answer 6

artificial vagina

Question 7

Pros of AI

Answer 7

• semen sample used for more than one mare
• frozen semen can be stored
• contamination is reduced
• less chance of injury to stallion and mare

Question 8

Cons of AI

Answer 8

• higher chance of human error

- jockey club does not allow foals to be registered unless produced by natural service

Question 9

follicle stimulating hormone in the male

Answer 9

stimulates sperm production

Question 10

LH in the male

Answer 10

necessary for completing the process of sperm production

Question 11

testosterone in the male

Answer 11

• promotes development and function of sex characteristics

- necessary for mating activity (arousal, erection, and ejaculation)

Question 12

flehmen response

Answer 12

stallion curling of the upper lip to draw in air to determine if a mare is in heat and ready to breed

Question 13

VNO

Answer 13

Vomeronasal organ

- sent particles flow through to help assess smell