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what animal does it take millions of dollars to reproduce?

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panda

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what is the estrous cycle?

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all physiological and behavioral changes from one ovulation to the next

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what is estrus?

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the period of receptivity to be bred by the male

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what is the female gamete?

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ovum

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what is the follicle?

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ovum and all of the cells that support ovum development in an ovary

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what is oviposita?

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the process of laying an egg

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what are the four types of reproductive systems?

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duplex, bicornuate, simplex, and avian

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what animals use the duplex repro system?

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marsupials and rodents

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what animals use the bicornuate repro system?

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livestock, dogs, and cats

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what animals use the simplex repro system?

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humans and primates

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what organs are included in bicornuate systems?

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2 ovaries, 2 oviducts, 2 uterine horns, uterine body, cervix, and vagina

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what is the exocrine function of the ovaries?

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production and release of an ovum

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what are the endocrine functions of the ovaries?

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production and release of specific hormones

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what is the hormone of estrus?

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estrogen

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what does estrogen do?

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prepare the repro tract for potential gamete fertilization

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how is the corpus luteum developed?

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it develops from the cells of the follicle after ovulation

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what does progesterone do?

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preps the repro tract for pregnancy

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progesterone is the hormone of _________

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pregnancy

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what is the function of the oviduct?

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transport of ovum and sperm; provides nutrition for embryo while in transport to the uterus

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what is the oviduct?

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the site of fertilization

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what are the transport functions of the uterus?

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moving the sperm from the uterine body to the oviduct using smooth muscle contractions

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what are the nutrition functions of the uterus?

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provides embryo nutrients until placental attachment

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what are all the functions of the uterus?

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transport, nutrition, site of gestation, and endocrine

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what is the function of the cervix?

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protection of the uterus

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what are functions of the vagina?
site of semen deposition, supports removal of urine
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what animal is the exception to semen deposition in the vagina?
pigs
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what are the three parts of the placenta?
amnion, chorion, and allentois?
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what are the functions of the placenta?
exchange of products between dam and offspring (nutrients and waste), hydraulic dampener/shock absorber, parturition/chorioallantois (dialate cervix)
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what is amnion fluid?
lubricant in the birth canal
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what is diffuse placental attachment?
placenta attaches throughout the uterus of the dam; attach via microvilli throughout uterus
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what animals have diffuse placental attachment?
pigs, horses
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what is zonary placental attachment?
regional diffuse
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what animals use zonary placental attachment?
dogs, cats
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what is cotyledonary placental attachment?
it attaches at specific sites on the uterus
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what animals use cotyledonary placental attachment?
cows, sheep, goats (# of sites varies among species)
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what is discoid placental attachment?
simple disc-shaped attachment
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what animals use discoid placental attachment?
primates
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what is stage I of parturition?
final preparatory: uterine contractions, cervical dial at ion, (some) repositioning of fetus
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what is stage II of parturition?
delivery of fetus
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what is stage III of parturition?
removal of placenta- time depends on type of placental attachment
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why do animals often isolate to give birth?
to avoid predators
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what is the hardest part of the animal to exit the birth canal?
shoulders
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what are examples of bipartite animals?
cattle, sheep, goat, horse, pig, dog, cat
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what is the Placental attachment site?
Attachment of fetal and maternal tissues to allow transport of O2/CO2, nutrient and waste products
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what happens in the uterus to expel the fetus?
smooth muscle contractions
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what are the unique features of an avian ovary?
a. Left ovary only – branched lobes b. Follicle includes yolk
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what is the Infundibulum?
Sperm nests – if bred
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what is the cloaca?
Common opening - Fistula where reproductive and digestive tracks terminate
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what is the function of the Epididymis?
Transport, maturation and storage of sperm
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what are the functions of the Vas Deferens?
Sperm transport only (epididymis to urethra)
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what are the three types of accessory glands?
a. Seminal vesicles (Vesicular glands) b. Prostate – diffuse gland c. Bulbourethra (Cowpers gland)
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what animals have fiberous penises?
bull, boar, ram, billy
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what is the function of the Baculum?
Prevent occlusion of the urethra during breeding
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what is Lanolin?
Oil secreted at the skin surface for waterproofing, wind protection
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what are the characteristics of high quality wool?
i. Thinner diameter (microns) ii. More crimps/inch (CPI) iii. Longer staple (and fewer break points) iv. Color – Translucent (white)
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what is a vaccine?
active immunization – Stimulates immune system to respond to future exposure to a specific antigen
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what does an antibiotic do?
kills bacteria
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what does a paracide do?
Compounds designed to kill internal and/or external parasites
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what is dystocia?
some kind of difficulty in the partuition process
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what are some causes of dystocia?
Correlation btwn birth rate and size of dam; condition of dam; malpresentation; etc.
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what species is dystocia very rare among?
pigs
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what is the magnum?
adds albumen (protein)
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what part of the egg foes the isthmus add?
inner and outer shell membrane
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where is sperm dumped to mix with accessory fluids to make semen?
the urethra
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what are the functions of the testes?
exocrine (sperm production), endocrine (T, E2)
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what is the function of the vas defrens?
rapid sperm transport from cauda epididymus to urethra
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what is the epididymus?
a single tubule
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what are the functions of the epididymus?
transportation, maturation, sperm storage, and nutrition
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what are the three potential accessory glands?
seminal vesicles, prostate, bulba urethra `````````
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what are characteristics of a vascular penis?
diameter, length, and stiffness can change with influx of blood; have two big corpus cavernosum
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what is unique about the fibrous penis?
diameter and length do not change
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what animals have a vascular penis?
horses and humans
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what animals have a fibrous penis?
bulls, rams, most livestock
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what is the tunica albuginea?
connective tissue in the penis
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what is the corpus caveronsum?
blood influx in the penis
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where are the testes for avians?
inside the body cavity
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what makes up the female avian reproductive tract?
left ovary and modified left oviduct
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what makes up the male avian repro tract?
2 testes and a modified epididymus
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what is the sperm longevity of mammals vs avians?
<72 hrs vs 35 to 70 days
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phenotype = _______ + ________
genotype + environment
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what is a gene?
DNA that codes for a specific substance
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what are qualitative traits?
few genes, discrete classes (yes or no)
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what are quantitative traits?
many genes, expression over a range
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what is inbreeding?
mating of individuals that are more related than the average population
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what is linebreeding?
concentrate genes of a particular ancestor
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what is outbreeding?
mating individuals that are less related than the average population
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what is outbreeding within a breed?
outcrossing
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what is outcrossing of different breeds?
crossbreeding
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what is heterosis?
expression of the offspring in a given trait is higher than the average of parental breeds
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what industries are crossbreeding and outcrossing the most prominent in?
beef industry
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why do mules not truly exist?
they have no genetic fitness/ ability to pass on genes and reproduce
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what is a chimera?
mixture of incompatible chromosomes or # of chromosomes
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what is selection in regards to genetic change?
determination of parents of the next generation

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