Repro. & Estrus

Question 1

vulva

Answer 1

external opening of repro tract

Question 2

vagina

Answer 2

organ of copulation, urinary tract

Question 3

cervix

Answer 3

uterine barrier

Question 4

uterus

Answer 4

embryo/fetal development, gestation, prostaglandin

Question 5

ovaries

Answer 5

oocyte production, progesterone, estrogen

Question 5

oviduct

Answer 5

oocyte and sperm transport, site of fertilization

Question 5

follicles

Answer 5

contain developing oocytes (eggs), produces estrogen

Question 5

corpus luteum (means yellow body)

Answer 5

site where previous ovulation occurred, produces progesterone

Question 5

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) (from anterior pituitary)

Answer 5

stimulates CL function and progesterone production, CAUSES OVULATION

Question 5

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) (from anterior pituitary)

Answer 5

stimulates follicular development and estrogen production

Question 6

Estrogen (E2) (from follicle)

Answer 6

feedback to the hypothalamus and pituitary

Question 7

Progesterone (P4) (from CL)

Answer 7

negative feedback to the hypothalamus and maintenance of pregnancy. CL destroyed = no progesterone = must work on another follicle

Question 8

Prostaglandin (F2 CL) (from uterus)

Answer 8

lysis (ruptures) the CL, uterine contractions

Question 9

GnRH +

Answer 9

FSH that causes follicle to get bigger and bigger. LH causes follicle to rupture and lets hypothalamus know what is happening