Reproductive System of the Stallion and Mare Flashcards
Term for the unborn horse as it develops in the uterus.
Fetus
The first milk produced by the mare. It is high in protein and immunity.
Colostrum
The term for reaching sexual maturity.
Puberty
Term for when a mare is in heat, receptive for breeding.
Estrus
Term for the inability to produce offspring.
Infertility
Te membrane by which the unborn foal is attached to the uterus.
Placenta
Where is the pituitary gland located?
At the base of the brain
What is a ridgling?
A stallion that has retained one or both testicles inside his body cavity
What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the ovary?
Infundibulum
What do the letters “FSH” stand for?
Follicle stimulating hormone
What is a yeld mare?
A mare that did not produce a foal during the current season
What hormone regulates the reproductive tract during pregnancy?
Progesterone
What section of the sperm cell contains genetic material?
The head section
What stimulates an animal to breathe during birth?
The breaking of the navel cord
What is the fundamental unit of genetics?
Genes
