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Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals

Female Reproduction

Chapter 13

Study Guide

1. In reference to the bovine ovary, know the tissue layers, and then be able to identify various ovarian structures including the stages of formation, i.e., Follicles, C.L. etc.
2. Identify the cell layers of the Graafian follicle and their relationship to each other during all phases of the estrous cycle.
3. Know the various tissue layers and structures of the female reproductive tract. I.e. cervix, uterine body, oviduct, vestibule, clitoris.


4. Be able to identify the location of the various reproductive endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete and tissues affected. (Progesterone, Estrogen, GnRH, L.H. FSH.
5. Know the species-specific types of placentas and the 3 layers of the bovine placenta.
6. Know the unique interaction between the ovarian artery and the uterine vein in relation to the demise of the C.L.
7. Know the bovine ovarian hormone cycle and be able to discuss which hormones are dominate during which phase of the cycle.
8. Be able to identify where fertilization takes place, name two enzymes involved in assisting sperm penetration of the oocyte.
9. Know the three stages of parturition and what takes place at each stage.
10. Be able to identify and discuss the hormonal changes associated with parturition.