Animal Reproduction Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
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Carrying a fetus

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pregnancy

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2
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the union of the EGG and SPERM nuclei

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fertilization

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3
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occurence of fertilization

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conception

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4
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release of an ovule from the female

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ovulation

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5
Q

only breed animals with __________ to be passed on

A

desireable characteristics

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6
Q

Our good supply would be in _____ without safe animal reproductive practices

A

Jeopardy

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7
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Producers rely on successfully reproducing young for__

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economic sucess

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8
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The time from fertilization of a female until she gives birth

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Gestation

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9
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Where the eggs in the female are formed and hormones produces

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Ovaries

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9
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Male reproductive gland that produces sperm and testosterone

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Testes

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10
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what are the three things in a male that produce semen?

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Cowpers gland, prostate gland, seminal vesicle.

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11
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Time between periods of estrus or “heat”.

A

Estrous

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12
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What follows Estrus (when ovulation usually occurs).

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Metestrus

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13
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Whats after Metestrus, when system assumes pregnancy?(pregnant)

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Diestrus

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14
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What animal is constantly in their Estrous cycle?

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Rabbit

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15
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What follows Diestrus, if not pregnant body prepares to begin cycle again.

16
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Which animal “locks up” when they are ready to breed?

16
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Which animal pee’s frequently and is restless when ready to breed?

17
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Larger the animal the longer the______

A

Gestation(length of pregnancy)

18
Q

What animal is pregnant for 9 months(283 days)?

19
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What animal is pregnant for 5 months (140-150 days)

A

Sheep and Goats

19
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What animal is pregnant for 3 months 3 weeks and 3 days

20
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Which animal is pregnant for 11 months(336 days)

21
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Which animal is pregnant for 30 days

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Which animal has an ---------------incubation- period of 21 days
Chicken
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What is Parturition
The act of giving birth
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What is Dystocia
Difficulty giving birth
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What are 2 ways of assisting a birth
Assisting yourself, and Cesarean Section(C-section)
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What are the four stages of birth?
1.Preparatory Stage(Labor) 2.Delivery of Fetus 3.Expulsion of placenta 4.Period of rest
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What is reproductive technology?
Any method of reproduction that is not a natural method.
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What is cloning
producing an EXACT genetic copy of an organism
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What is the purpose of Embryo Transfer?
Producing more offspring per year than natural breeding methods using superior FEMALE genetics.
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What is synchronized ovulation
causing herd of cows or heifers to come into estrus and ovulation at or near the same time.
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Which method of reproductive technology eliminated the Danger of the bull?
Artificial insemination