Anatomy

Question 1

Paired glands that provide for the development of the oocytes and for the production of hormones

Answer 1

ovaries

Question 2

ovaries: Caudal to its _____ and suspended from the _________ through the ________

Answer 2

lateral kidney..?
dorsal abdominal wall
mesovarium (part of broad ligament)

Question 3

Ovulation occurs throughout the surface but in mare

Answer 3

confined to the ovulation fossa

Question 4

epithelium that covers the ovaries

Answer 4

tunica albuginea

Question 5

Ovaries: cortex

Answer 5

contains a mass of follicles under different developmental stages,

Question 6

Ovaries: medulla

Answer 6

centrally located and contains loose CT, blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves

Question 7

Ovarian follicles stages/types

Answer 7

1. Primordial follicles
2. Growing follicles
3. Graafian follicles

Question 8

contain single oocyte
surrounded by granulosa cells

Answer 8

Primordial follicles

Question 9

begun growth from resting
stage but without an antrum, may have ZP

Answer 9

Growing follicles

Question 10

with visible antrum, two
layers of thecal cells (theca interna and theca externa

Answer 10

Graafian follicles

Question 11

Follicle regression:
occurs by birth and throughout reproductive life of female

Answer 11

regression (atresia)/ follicle regression

Question 12

Follicle regression:
Some primordial follicles grow after birth but may not reach the _______ stage and
regress

Answer 12

Graafian stage

Question 13

Follicle regression:
Graafian follicle formation begins at_____ and dependent on ______

Answer 13

Graafian follicle formation begins at puberty and is dependent on rising circulating levels of LH and FSH

Question 14

Oogenesis:
The oogonia have all progressed to the primary oocyte stage after birth,
no new oocytes appear thereafter

Answer 14

Oogenesis part 1

Question 15

Oogenesis:
Meiotic division of the primary oocyte produces a secondary oocyte and
up to four polar bodies, due to unequal distribution of the cytoplasm

Answer 15

oogenesis part 2

Question 16

secondary oocyte produces ________ due to unequal distribution of the cytoplasm

Answer 16

polar bodies (up to 4)

Question 17

Tubular genital tract

Answer 17

1. Uterine tubes
2. Uterus
3. Vagina

Question 18

conduct oocytes to uterus

Answer 18

Uterine tubes (convoluted tubes..?)

Question 19

Uterine tubes

Answer 19

1. Fallopian tubes
2. Paired convoluted tubes

Question 20

is the part adjacent to each ovary which project fimbriae that assist in directing oocyte to the tubes

Answer 20

Infundibulum

Question 21

lined with secretory cells and ciliated cells, providing an environment for oocyte and transport for spermatozoa

Answer 21

Lumen (uterine tubes)

Question 22

Contraction of longitudinal and circular muscles in tubes (uterine tube)

Answer 22

assist in the transport of oocytes and spermatozoa

Question 23

UT are suspended from abdominal wall through

Answer 23

mesosalpinx

Question 24

Provides a place for development of fetus should fertilization occur

Answer 24

Uterus

Question 25

Uterus

Answer 25

1. Corpus 2. Cervix 3. Cornua

Question 26

highly glandular, where glands are dispersed throughout the entirety of the organ

Answer 26

Endometrium

Question 27

Endometrium in ruminants

Answer 27

nonglandular areas (caruncles) exist

Question 28

Glandular secretions of the endometrium

Answer 28

provide nourishment to the embryo before placentation

Question 29

projects caudally into vagina, heavy and tightly closed except during estrus and at parturition,

Answer 29

Cervix

Question 30

outward flow of its goblet cell secretions prevents infective material from entering from the vagina

Answer 30

Cervix

Question 31

smooth muscular portion of the uterus, which hypertrophies during pregnancy and aids in the expulsion of the fetus

Answer 31

Myometrium

Question 32

Uterus is suspended from abdominal wall through the

Answer 32

Mesometrium

Question 33

Portion of birth canal located within pelvis, serves as sheath for penis during copulation

Answer 33

Vagina

Question 34

Lined with glandless stratified squamous epithelium

Answer 34

vagina

Question 35

Suburethral diverticulum is not present in

Answer 35

mare and bitch

Question 36

External genitalia

Answer 36

1. Vulva 2. Labia 3. Clitoris

Question 37

extends from the vagina to exterior

Answer 37

Vulva

Question 38

______ demarcates the vagina from vulva

Answer 38

external urethral orifice

Question 39

is the female vestigial counterpart of penis, concealed by the lowest part of the vulva and supplied with erectile tissue and sensory nerve endings

Answer 39

Clitoris

Question 40

is the external vertical opening of the vulva

Answer 40

Labia

Question 41

Blood supply

Answer 41

1. Ovarian artery 2. Vaginal artery 3. Uterine artery

Question 42

Supplies blood to the ovary, oviduct and cranial part of uterus

Answer 42

Ovarian artery

Question 43

Supplies blood to the vagina and caudal part of uterus

Answer 43

Vaginal artery

Question 44

Supplies blood to the ovary and oviduct, produces a vibration (fremitus) due to increased blood supply during pregnancy

Answer 44

Uterine artery

Question 45

vibration due to increased blood supply

Answer 45

fermitus

Question 46

Ovarian artery is coiled and adheres closely to the ovarian vein, important for

Answer 46

diffusion of PGF2a from the vein to the artery in some species