ANSC 1011 Chapter : Female Reproduction
Document Summary
Study of reproduction: theriogenology specialty of veterinary medicine, obstetrics specialty of both veterinary and human medicine, before, during and after pregnancy, research, basic (answers the questions) vs. applied (takes questions and applies to industry) Organs of reproduction: vulva, clitoris, labia 2 folds; most external part, cavernous tissue (tissue that is highly vascularized surrounded by smooth muscle; lots of blood flow, vagina, organ of copulation (organ that is required for sex) Cervix: barrier to pathogens extremely important during pregnancy, changes during different phases of the cycle, lined with mucosal cells, cervical tone (appearance) changes during cycle/pregnancy, scientists inseminate females through the cervix, species difference in cervix anatomy. Ovaries: transport of oocyte from ovary to uterus, three segments: Inhibin: primordial follicles, receives external ques from environment (pheromones, temperature, etc. ); decides whether to secrete a certain hormone or not to secrete; sends out gnrhin brain.
