21 Questions
Match the following parts of the reproductive system of a hen with their functions:
Ovary = Contains follicles that mature with yolk material Oviduct = Forms egg white, shell membrane, and shell Infundibulum = Controlled by tactile stimulation for egg formation Uterus (Shell Gland) = Where most of the shell formation takes place
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Ovulation = Occurs when a follicle ruptures Magnum = Where thick and thin egg white forms Isthmus = Where shell membranes form Double-yolked eggs = Form when two follicles rupture at the same time
Match the following statements with their correct parts of the reproductive system:
Yolk material is manufactured in the liver = Ovary The shell color is added at this stage = Uterus (Shell Gland) Conception would take place here if hens were allowed to breed = Infundibulum No-yolk eggs can form in this part due to tactile stimulation = Infundibulum
Match the following egg production method with its description:
Cage Free = Hens are raised in a building without cages, with light and temperature controlled. Cage House = Hens are raised in cages, often stacked on top of one another with automated systems. Immature Hens = Pullets that arrive at a grow-out facility at one day of age. Molting = The process of causing hens to stop laying for a short period.
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Protective Cuticle = Natural sealant for the egg to prevent water loss. Push-Outs = Hens at the end of their productive life. Mechanical Nest = System for egg gathering. Artificial Lighting = Used to stimulate hens for egg production.
Match the following regions with their egg production statistics:
Iowa = One of the top five egg-producing states in the U.S. Asia = Main destination for exported eggs from the U.S. 252 Million Eggs = Number of eggs exported from the U.S. in 2017. 50% = Approximate percentage of laying hens housed by the top five states.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Floor House = Type of raising hens without cages but controlled environment. Euthanized = End-of-life process for hens on the farm. Stacked Deck House = Multiple rows of cages stacked on top of each other. Automated Ventilation = System used in cage houses for proper airflow.
Match the following stages of life cycle with their description:
Pullets = Immature hens arriving at a grow-out facility at one day of age. Reproductive Cycle = Process where hens usually lay until 70 to 75 weeks of age. Light Stimulation = Encouraging egg production by increasing day length. Mature Spent Hens = Hens at 110 to 115 weeks of age after their productive life ends.
Match the following equipment with its function:
Roll Outs = Feature in cages for easy egg collection. Automated Feeding System = System used to feed hens automatically. Automated Egg Gathering System = Mechanism for collecting eggs without manual labor. Automated Watering System = System used to provide water to hens automatically.
Match the following egg production method with its description:
Cage Free = Hens are raised in a building without cages, with light and temperature controlled. Cage House = Hens are raised in cages, with automated feeding and watering systems.
Match the following egg production stage with its duration:
Pullets = Usually stay in the grow facility for approximately 18 weeks. Productive hens = Usually lay until 70 to 75 weeks of age. Mature spent hens = Sold or euthanized after 110 to 115 weeks of age.
Match the following egg export destination with the regions:
Asia = Mainly exports 252 million eggs from the U.S. Europe = Receives egg exports from the U.S. Canada = Receives egg exports from the U.S. Mexico = Receives egg exports from the U.S.
Match the following hen life cycle stage with its activity:
Molting = Process of causing hens to stop laying for a short period. Light stimulation = Encourages egg production in hens. Increasing day length exposure = Critical for proper development of pullets.
Match the following hen housing equipment with its function:
Automated ventilation system = Maintains optimal air quality for hens. Mechanical nest for egg gathering = Facilitates easy collection of eggs from hens. Roll outs in cages = Aids in automated egg gathering. Stacked deck house = Consists of several rows of cages on top of each other.
Match the following U.S. states with their egg production rank:
Iowa = One of the top five egg-producing states in the U.S. Indiana = One of the top five egg-producing states in the U.S. Ohio = One of the top five egg-producing states in the U.S. Pennsylvania = One of the top five egg-producing states in the U.S.
Match the following parts of a hen's reproductive system with their functions:
Ovary = Produces and releases eggs Oviduct = Forms egg white, shell membrane, and shell Infundibulum = Receives the ovulated yolk and can form eggs upon tactile stimulation Uterus (Shell Gland) = Where the egg spends the most time and where the shell forms
Match the following egg components with their formation processes:
Yolk material = Manufactured in the liver Albumen (egg white) = Forms in the magnum Shell membrane = Forms in the isthmus Shell = Formed in the uterus (Shell Gland)
Match the following outcomes with their corresponding events:
Ovulation = Occurs when a follicle ruptures Double-yolked eggs = Form when two follicles rupture simultaneously No-yolk eggs = Can occur when something touches the infundibulum triggering egg formation Conception = Would take place in the infundibulum if hens were allowed to breed
Match the following egg shell characteristics with their descriptions:
Tiny pores = Allowing the developing embryo to breathe Shell color addition = Occurs after shell formation if it's not white Nighttime shell formation = Most of it takes place in the uterus Solid appearance = Despite looking solid, actually has thousands of tiny pores
Match the following hen reproductive system parts with their unique features:
Left ovary = The one that is usually functional in Ovary Hens Magnum = Where thick and thin egg white forms Isthmus = Where shell membranes form True egg origin point = The place from which the egg truly originates
Match the following stages of egg development with their corresponding locations:
Ovary maturation of follicles = Contains a series of follicles that mature as yolk material is added to them Yolk entering infundibulum = After leaving the ovary, enters this part controlled by tactile stimulation Thick and thin egg white formation = Occurs in the magnum Shell membrane formation = Takes place in the isthmus
Learn about the unique reproductive system of hens, which only have one functioning ovary. Discover how eggs are formed in the ovary through the maturation of follicles and ovulation process in the oviduct.
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