30 Questions
Which term is used to define the embryonic mass that has not yet reached the stage of differentiation?
Embryo
The point at when the embryo can be speciated, is where you call it a...
Fetus
What is the term for the loss and expulsion of the fetus?
Abortion
What is the term for the conceptus that can be seen at day 21?
Embryo
What can happen if the fetus dies in the latter part of the pregnancy?
Progesterone falls
What can happen if the fetus dies after it becomes a fetus but during the time where the CL is present?
Mummification occurs
What can happen if the fetus dies in the presence of bacteria that enter the uterus?
Prostaglandin release and expulsion
What is the term for the death of the fetus that can lead to expulsion?
Abortion
What is the term for the death of the fetus that has not been expelled and is invaded by bacteria?
Maceration
Which of the following is a potential cause of pregnancy loss related to stress?
Nutritional phytotoxins
What is the correct term for the product of conception?
Zygote
At what point can the species of the embryo be discerned?
After the completion of differentiation
What is the term for the loss of the embryo?
Resorption
When does the embryo become a fetus?
After the completion of differentiation
What is the term for the loss and expulsion of the fetus?
Abortion
What is the term for the embryonic body that can be seen at day 21?
D21
What is the term for the death of the fetus that has not been expelled and is invaded by bacteria?
Lysis of the CL
What can happen if the fetus dies after it becomes a fetus but during the time where the CL is present?
The fetus can stay in the uterus and be reabsorbed
What can happen if the fetus dies in the latter part of the pregnancy?
The fetus is ejected due to the detachment of the placenta
What can happen if the fetus dies in the presence of bacteria that enter the uterus?
Prostaglandin release can lead to lysis of the CL
What is the term for the death of the embryo and subsequent reabsorption?
Resorption
What is the term for the death of the fetus before expulsion, with maintenance of progesterone?
Mummification
What is the term for the death of the fetus due to autolysis or putrefaction, without expulsion?
Maceration
What is the term for the death of the fetus during the process of delivery?
Stillbirth
What are common non-infectious causes of pregnancy loss?
Genetic abnormalities, uterine disease, stress, maternal illness, nutritional phytotoxins
What are common infectious causes of pregnancy loss?
Exposure to reproductive pathogens, recrudescence of latent viral infections, ascending infection (e.g. placentitis), few bacterial venereal pathogens
What is the significance of pregnancy loss?
Potential impact on other animals in the group/herd, association with systemic illness, financial loss (cost of treatment, lost production, mortality, prevention)
What are the potential causes of pregnancy loss related to stress?
Nutritional, heat, or environmental factors
What is the term for the embryonic mass that has not yet reached the stage of differentiation?
Embryo
What is the term for the conceptus that can be seen at day 21?
Embryo
Test your knowledge about the stages of fetal development and the differences between embryos and fetuses. Learn about the correct terms and definitions, as well as the process of resorption. Challenge yourself with this informative quiz!
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