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ALS 3304 Exam 2 Lecture Questions and
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Liqour Folliculi
Ans: fluid which fills the follicular antrum and surrounds the
ovum in an ovarian follicle
Cornua
Ans: Horn of the uterus; the structure resembling the horn
Why is placement of repro tract significant in domestic animals?
Ans: The repro tract is directly beneath the rectum
(rectogenital pouch) this placement allows for the transrectal
palpation and ultrasounds in cows, mares, and camels
Rectum palpation
Ans: Pregnancy, cycle, and repro issue
List the 4 layers common to all portions of the repro tract
Ans: serosa
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muscalaris
submucosa
mucosa
serosa
Ans: outermost, single layer of squamous cells (simply covers
the surface of the reproductive tract)
muscalaris
Ans: double layer of smooth muscle and the size depends on
the placement in the repro tract (outer longitudinal and inner
circular; provides ability to contract; transport of secretory
products, gametes, early embryos and expulsion of th e fetus
and fetal membranes)
submucosa
Ans: houses blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics (blood
vessels, nerves, and lymph vessels run through this and varying
thickness depending upon region; also serves as supportive
tissue for the mucosal layer)
mucosa
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Ans: secretory layer of epithelium and this is used when talking
about vagina, cervix, oviducts, and uterus. This also changes
depending on cycle stage. (each region of tract lined w/
different type of mucosal epithelium ex: oviduct has mixture of
ciliated & non-ciliated columnar epithelium & posterior vagina
lined w/ stratified squamous epithelium)
broad ligament
Ans: 1. double layered connective tissue
2. the embryonic origin -peritoneum
3. Function: suspends ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cer vix, and
anterior vagina
4. Function: houses vasculature, nerves, and lymphatic vessels
list the 3 portions of the broad ligament and their individual functions
Ans: mesovarium
mesosalpinx
mesometrium
mesovarium
Ans: supports ovary and houses the vessels that form HILUS
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ALS 3304 Exam 2 Lecture Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Liqour Folliculi
Ans: fluid which fills the follicular antrum and surrounds the
ovum in an ovarian follicle
Cornua
Ans: Horn of the uterus; the structure resembling the horn
Why is placement of repro tract significant in domestic animals?
Ans: The repro tract is directly beneath the rectum
(rectogenital pouch) this placement allows for the transrectal
palpation and ultrasounds in cows, mares, and camels
Rectum palpation
Ans: Pregnancy, cycle, and repro issue
List the 4 layers common to all portions of the repro tract
Ans: serosa
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muscalaris
submucosa
mucosa
serosa
Ans: outermost, single layer of squamous cells (simply covers
the surface of the reproductive tract)
muscalaris
Ans: double layer of smooth muscle and the size depends on
the placement in the repro tract (outer longitudinal and inner
circular; provides ability to contract; transport of secretory
products, gametes, early embryos and expulsion of th e fetus
and fetal membranes)
submucosa
Ans: houses blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics (blood
vessels, nerves, and lymph vessels run through this and varying
thickness depending upon region; also serves as supportive
tissue for the mucosal layer)
mucosa
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Ans: secretory layer of epithelium and this is used when talking
about vagina, cervix, oviducts, and uterus. This also changes
depending on cycle stage. (each region of tract lined w/
different type of mucosal epithelium ex: oviduct has mixture of
ciliated & non-ciliated columnar epithelium & posterior vagina
lined w/ stratified squamous epithelium)
broad ligament
Ans: 1. double layered connective tissue
2. the embryonic origin -peritoneum
3. Function: suspends ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cer vix, and
anterior vagina
4. Function: houses vasculature, nerves, and lymphatic vessels
list the 3 portions of the broad ligament and their individual functions
Ans: mesovarium
mesosalpinx
mesometrium
mesovarium
Ans: supports ovary and houses the vessels that form HILUS
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