Podcast
Questions and Answers
During which stage of pregnancy does the zygote undergo cell division to become a blastocyst?
During which stage of pregnancy does the zygote undergo cell division to become a blastocyst?
- Period of Ovum
- Period of Embryo (correct)
- Period of Parturition
- Period of Fetus
What is the process called when the blastocyst loosely attaches to the endometrium?
What is the process called when the blastocyst loosely attaches to the endometrium?
- Implantation
- Fertilization
- Ovulation
- Nidation (correct)
Which structure aids in the further development of the blastocyst and the formation of extraembryonic membranes?
Which structure aids in the further development of the blastocyst and the formation of extraembryonic membranes?
- Female Pronucleus
- Placenta (correct)
- Male Pronucleus
- Organ Systems
What is the period of pregnancy that lasts until before parturition known as?
What is the period of pregnancy that lasts until before parturition known as?
Which stage involves the differentiation of organ systems and the formation of appendages?
Which stage involves the differentiation of organ systems and the formation of appendages?
What occurs during male + female pronucleus fusion in terms of ploidy?
What occurs during male + female pronucleus fusion in terms of ploidy?
What hormone stimulates endometrial growth during pregnancy?
What hormone stimulates endometrial growth during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting oviduct and endometrial gland secretion during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting oviduct and endometrial gland secretion during pregnancy?
What hormone inhibits uterine contraction during pregnancy?
What hormone inhibits uterine contraction during pregnancy?
In dogs and cats, which hormone is responsible for maintaining uterine quiescence?
In dogs and cats, which hormone is responsible for maintaining uterine quiescence?
Which hormone is responsible for initiating and maintaining milk synthesis during pregnancy?
Which hormone is responsible for initiating and maintaining milk synthesis during pregnancy?
Which hormone has a somatotropin-like effect and promotes the development of mammary gland alveoli during pregnancy?
Which hormone has a somatotropin-like effect and promotes the development of mammary gland alveoli during pregnancy?
What is the characteristic sign of estrus in a bitch?
What is the characteristic sign of estrus in a bitch?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the estrous cycle in a bitch?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the estrous cycle in a bitch?
In vaginal cytology of a bitch, which cell type is predominant during estrus?
In vaginal cytology of a bitch, which cell type is predominant during estrus?
What is the purpose of using a KAMAR heat-mount detector in cattle?
What is the purpose of using a KAMAR heat-mount detector in cattle?
What is the purpose of applying chalk to the tail head region of a cow?
What is the purpose of applying chalk to the tail head region of a cow?
What is the term used to describe a condition in bitches where they exhibit signs similar to pregnancy without being pregnant?
What is the term used to describe a condition in bitches where they exhibit signs similar to pregnancy without being pregnant?
What is the primary function of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) in pregnant mares?
What is the primary function of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) in pregnant mares?
Which factor does NOT affect the length of gestation in mares?
Which factor does NOT affect the length of gestation in mares?
What is the typical time range for performing a progesterone test to diagnose pregnancy in mares?
What is the typical time range for performing a progesterone test to diagnose pregnancy in mares?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the ovarian cyclicity of pigs?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the ovarian cyclicity of pigs?
Which technique is best suited for early pregnancy diagnosis in mares?
Which technique is best suited for early pregnancy diagnosis in mares?
What is the optimal time range for ultrasonographic pregnancy diagnosis in sows?
What is the optimal time range for ultrasonographic pregnancy diagnosis in sows?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat in ewes?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat in ewes?
What is the primary purpose of Doppler ultrasound in pregnancy diagnosis for dogs, pigs, sheep, and goats?
What is the primary purpose of Doppler ultrasound in pregnancy diagnosis for dogs, pigs, sheep, and goats?
What is the duration of the estrus phase in cats?
What is the duration of the estrus phase in cats?
When does ovulation occur in pigs?
When does ovulation occur in pigs?
What is the Ram Effect in ewes?
What is the Ram Effect in ewes?
How can you determine if a cat is pregnant after mating?
How can you determine if a cat is pregnant after mating?
