repro

Question 1

theriogenology

Answer 1

the study of all aspects of reproduction

Question 2

acrosome

Answer 2

the cap of spermatozoa that cpntains enzymes to assist penetration od ova

Question 3

bulbourethral glands

Answer 3

two glands along the male pelvic urethra that secrete lubricant

Question 4

sigmoid flexure

Answer 4

s shaped bend in the fibroelastic penis in ruminants

Question 5

meconium

Answer 5

first feces of newborn composed largely of dead intestinal epithelial cells

Question 6

estrus

Answer 6

(noun) heat; period of the reproductive cucle in which the female is receptive to the male

Question 7

estrous

Answer 7

(adjectiv) pertaining to estrus

Question 8

estrous cycle

Answer 8

one of the two types of reproductive cycles in mamals (the other is the menstrual cycle of certain primates)

Question 9

monestrous

Answer 9

having one estrous cycle per year

Question 10

polyestrous

Answer 10

having more that one estrousu cycle per year

Question 11

urethral orifice

Answer 11

opening of the urethra at the vuvlva

Question 12

copulation

Answer 12

sexual intercourse

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intromission

Answer 13

insertion of the penis into the vagina

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oviparous

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bearing eggs

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viviparous

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bearing live young

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breech presentation

Answer 16

abnormal posterior first postion of fetus at bitch

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ectopic pregnncy

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implantation of the embryo at an abnormal site (outside of uterus)

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fetotomy

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cutting apart of a fetus to enable removal from the uterus

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paraphimosis

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narrowing of the prepuce swelling the glans an dpreventing retraction

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multiparous

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female who has born multiple offspring during multiple gestations

Question 21

coital lock

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end copulatory position of dogs facing away from each other so that the glans remains enlargd and “locked” in the vagina

Question 22

cremaster muscle

Answer 22

muscle that draws the testicle close to the body to control its temperature

Question 23

corpus luteum

Answer 23

“yellow body” tissue at ovarian ovulation site that secretes progesterone

Question 24

inguinal rings

Answer 24

openings where the testicle pass through the abdominal wall and the vas deferans and testiciular vessels then contiinue to course

Question 25

cesarean section

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c section ; delivery of offspring througho an incision in the abdominal and uterine walls

Question 26

electroejaculation

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method of collection of semen in which electrical stimulation is applied to the nerves to promote ejaculation

Question 27

cotyledon/ caruncle

Answer 27

placental buttons of ruminants; the cotyledons on the fetal membrane adere to the caruncles on the maternal placenta

Question 28

pseudocyesis

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pseudopreganancy; false pregnancy

Question 29

colostrum

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the first milk like substance produced by the female after parturition ; it is thick yellow and high in proteing and antibodies

Question 30

epididymis

Answer 30

the tube at the upper part of each testis that secretes part of the semen stores semen before ejaculation and provides a passageway for sperm