Animal Anatomy and Physiology - Reproductive System

The flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to animal reproduction, pregnancy, and lactation.

Testes

Male reproductive organs responsible for the formation of spermatozoa and the release of testosterone.

Gubernaculum

A band of tissue that connects the testes to the scrotum, helping to position the testes in the scrotum.

Scrotum

A sac of skin that houses the testes and helps regulate their temperature.

Epididymis

A structure that connects the vas deferens to the testes, where sperm matures.

Prostate gland

A gland that produces secretions during ejaculation and surrounds the urethra.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce gametes and hormones like estrogens and progestins.

Oviducts (Fallopian tubes)

Convoluted tubes that guide ova from the ovary to the uterus and are the site of fertilization.

Placenta

An organ that supplies nourishment and waste removal for developing fetuses.

Gestation

The period of pregnancy, varying by species, during which a fetus develops.

Parturition

The process of giving birth, involving specific stages to deliver the newborn and placenta.

Colostrum

The first form of milk produced by mammary glands, rich in antibodies.

Priapism

A persistent erection without sexual stimulation that can lead to tissue necrosis.

Dystocia

Difficult birth caused by issues such as a fetus being too large or in the incorrect position.