ANSC 4402 EQUINE REPRO EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
What tissues are the ovaries made out of?
Medulla- Located on the outside
Cortex- Located in the inside
What covers the ovary?
Thick connective tissue= difficulty palpation, different from cattle,
What are the characteristics of the Oviducts
-Also called fallopian tubes
-8 in long
-Suspended by mesosalpinx
What are the parts of the oviduct
1. Infundibulum
2. Ampulla
3. Isthmus
4. Uterotubal Junction
What does the infundibulum do?
catches the egg, lined with fimbria
What happens in the ampulla?
site of fertilization (AIJ junction), lined with fimria
What does the isthmus do?
transports sperm/embryo
What is the uterotubal junction?
A gateway to the oviducts and uterus, only allows fertilized eggs in to uterus
What shape is the mares uterus?
Bicornuate- 2 horns, large uterine body, contains folds of mucosa
What are some characteristics of the cervix?
-Short (6cm)
-Firmer than the uterus
-Mucosa folds
-Slightly extends into the vagina
How do hormones affect the cervix?
-In heat the cervix is relaxed due to E2
-Not in heat the cervix is firm due to PG
What are some characteristics of the vagina?
-Inside the pelvis
-Transverse folds
-after the vestibule
How do you inseminate correctly?
Pipette is directed upwards, when passing the vestibule level it out, hands guide the
pipette with a finger to find the cervix
Term used to identify a mare in heat through the vulva?
AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
What tissues are the ovaries made out of?
Medulla- Located on the outside
Cortex- Located in the inside
What covers the ovary?
Thick connective tissue= difficulty palpation, different from cattle,
What are the characteristics of the Oviducts
-Also called fallopian tubes
-8 in long
-Suspended by mesosalpinx
What are the parts of the oviduct
1. Infundibulum
2. Ampulla
3. Isthmus
4. Uterotubal Junction
What does the infundibulum do?
catches the egg, lined with fimbria
What happens in the ampulla?
site of fertilization (AIJ junction), lined with fimria
What does the isthmus do?
transports sperm/embryo
What is the uterotubal junction?
A gateway to the oviducts and uterus, only allows fertilized eggs in to uterus
What shape is the mares uterus?
Bicornuate- 2 horns, large uterine body, contains folds of mucosa
What are some characteristics of the cervix?
-Short (6cm)
-Firmer than the uterus
-Mucosa folds
-Slightly extends into the vagina
How do hormones affect the cervix?
-In heat the cervix is relaxed due to E2
-Not in heat the cervix is firm due to PG
What are some characteristics of the vagina?
-Inside the pelvis
-Transverse folds
-after the vestibule
How do you inseminate correctly?
Pipette is directed upwards, when passing the vestibule level it out, hands guide the
pipette with a finger to find the cervix
Term used to identify a mare in heat through the vulva?
