reproduction in aves

Question 2

what is the ovum in aves

Answer 2

the yolk

Question 3

when ovulation occurs in aves where does the ovum go

Answer 3

thee oviduct

Question 4

s + f of the infundibulum in aves

Answer 4

first part of oviduct
catches and channels ovum, fertilisation happens here

Question 5

s + f of the magnum in aves

Answer 5

largest part of oviduct
ovum remains here for 3 hrs, egg white forms

Question 6

s + f of the isthumus in aves

Answer 6

narrow, constricted
forms shell membrane, developing egg stays here for 75 mins

Question 7

s + f of the shell gland / uterus in aves

Answer 7

4 - 5 inches long
egg stays here for 20+ hrs, calcium added

Question 8

s + f of the vagina in aves

Answer 8

elastic muscle
pushes egg out of body, turns egg so it comes out large end first

Question 9

s + f of the sperm storage tubule / sperm hosts

Answer 9

• between shell gland and vagina
• gland that stores sperm for 14 days
• when egg is laid sperm leaves the glands and returns to oviduct to the infundibulum where the process starts again