Reproductive Physiology
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During which phase of the oestrus cycle in rats does ovulation occur?

  • Oestrus (correct)
  • Late dioestrus
  • Early dioestrus
  • Proestrus

    • What is the main effect of estrogen during oestrus in rats?

  • Inhibition of cornification
  • Increase in leukocytes
  • Thickening of vaginal epithelium (correct)
  • Breakdown of glycogen

    • Which phase of the oestrus cycle in rats is characterized by the regression of the corpus luteum if fertilization and implantation have not occurred?

  • Proestrus
  • Oestrus
  • Early dioestrus
  • Late dioestrus (correct)

    • Which hormone stimulates the growth of the endometrium in preparation for implantation of a fertilized oocyte?

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate weight of an estrogen-treated uterus compared to a progesterone-treated uterus?

    <p>Approximately 0.5-1% total body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland secretes alkaline fluid into the urethra to neutralize the acidic environment of the vagina?

    <p>Prostate gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the seminal vesicle fluid in semen?

    <p>Contains nutrients and fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the oestrus cycle in rats is characterized by the appearance of leukocytes in the vaginal epithelium?

    <p>Early dioestrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of progesterone during proestrus in rats?

    <p>Inhibits cornification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of cornified epithelial cells during oestrus in rats?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the oestrus cycle in rats is characterized by the regression of the corpus luteum if fertilization and implantation have not occurred?

    <p>Late dioestrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of estrogen during oestrus in rats?

    <p>Thickening of vaginal epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of nucleated epithelial cells during proestrus in rats?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of cornified epithelial cells during early dioestrus in rats?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of leukocytes during late dioestrus in rats?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of nucleated epithelial cells during late dioestrus in rats?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of cornified epithelial cells during proestrus in rats?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the endometrial layer growth under the influence of estrogen, but does not stimulate any further growth?

    <p>Progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the prostate gland in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Secretes alkaline fluid into the urethra to neutralize the acidic environment of the vagina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate weight of an estrogen-treated rat uterus compared to a progesterone-treated rat uterus?

    <p>Estrogen-treated uterus is approximately 0.5-1% of the total body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland secretes mucoproteins released prior to ejaculation, neutralizing urine in the urethra and providing lubrication?

    <p>Bulbourethral gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the growth of the endometrium in preparation for implantation of a fertilized oocyte?

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the seminal vesicle fluid in semen?

    <p>Provides nutrients for sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is secreted by the blastocyst shortly after implantation and maintains the corpus luteum for the secretion of estrogen and progesterone?

    <p>hCG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Stores mature sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?

    <p>Carries sperm from the tail of the epididymis to the prostate gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) secreted by the prostate gland?

    <p>Breaks down clotted semen for swimming into the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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