ANSC 1011 : Take Home Quiz 1
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It is the testis in the male and the ovary in the female. The first one is steroidogenesis, which is the production of sex steroids. The second one is gametogenesis, which is the production of gametes. Because the gonads are hormonally controlled, the brain and the pituitary gland are vital for the proper function of them: describe the different types of uteri of different species of animal. The first type of uterus is the duplex, which has two cervices and is found in marsupials and rabbits. The next type of uterus is the bicornuate, which has poorly-to-moderately developed uterine horns and is found in cows, mares, and sows. However, a natural service that takes place 2 to 3 days after ovulation will not result in a pregnancy. Because sperm may take several days to die, some of the ejaculated sperm in the female reproductive system may last until ovulation occurs.
