terminology Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Castration (neutering)
A
removal of the testicles.
2
Q
Colostrum
A
first milk produced after a mammal gives birth that contains antibodies needed for the offspring’s immunity
3
Q
Fertilization
A
union of the sperm and egg cells
4
Q
Gestation
A
Length of time during which the female is pregnant
5
Q
Lactation
A
Period of time that milk is secreted by the mammary glands
6
Q
Ovulation
A
Release of the egg cell from the ovary
7
Q
Parturition
A
Act of giving birth
8
Q
Puberty
A
Age at which animals reach sexual maturity and are able to reproduce
9
Q
Spaying
A
Removal of female reproductive organs
