Terminologies (Hormones) Flashcards
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The capacity to reproduce successfully
Fertility
Refers to temporary loss of fertility
Infertility
Permanent loss of fertility
Sterility
Portion of the brain found in the floor of the ventricle that regulates reproduction, hunger, body temperature and other functions.
Hypothalamus
Yellowish body in the mammalian ovary developed from follicular cells which secretes progesterone.
Corpus luteum
Part of the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain that produces several hormones (including
gonadotropins)
Anterior pituitary (AP) or adenohypophysis-
One of the two testes of a male or ovaries of female; organ which produce sex cells.
Gonad
Cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testicle that produce testosterone.
Interstitial cells (Leydig cells)
Hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that acts on the AP to release gonadotropins (LH and FSH)
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Gonadotrophic hormone produced and released by the AP that stimulates the production of estrogens, development of ovarian follicles.
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Male sex hormone that stimulates the accessory sex glands, male sex drive, and development of male secondary sex characteristics.
Testosterone
Hormone (including estradiol, estriol and estrone) produced mainly in the ovary and placenta responsible for female to come physiologically into heat and to be receptive to the male.
Estrogen
Hormone produced by the CL and also at the placenta mainly responsible for progestational proliferation in the uterus for implantation and pregnancy maintenance.
Progesterone
Time/age reached when the gametes become capable of fertilization. State of full reproductive capacity.
Sexual maturity
Rhythmic sexual behavior patterns developed in females during puberty. Also known as ‘blank’ or the time from one ‘blank’ to the next.
Estrous cycle
The rupture of ripe/matured follicle as a response to LH surge, shedding or releasing the ovum.
Ovulation
The production and release of more ova at a single estrus, as performed in embryo transfer.
Superovulation
The act of sexual intercourse where semen of the male is deposited in the reproductive tract of the female during mating or breeding service.
Copulation or Coitus
Male sex drive
Libido
A mixture of sperm and accessory gland fluids.
Semen
Behavior of male animals associated with courtship and sexual activity.
Flehmen
The deposition of semen in the female reproductive tract, it can be natural or artificial.
Insemination
Animals born to a parent, descendants, either the first or a later generation;
Offspring (progeny)
Refers to a newborn animal or a young
Neonate
