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| Glands of the male reproductive system surrounding the pelvic urethra that produce seminal plasma |
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| A membrane-bound organelle of the spermatozoon that covers the anterior one-third to one half of the nucleus. It contains proteolytic enzymes required for penetration of the zona pellucida |
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| The extraembryonic membranes resulting from the fusion of the chorion and the allantois |
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| One of the extraebryonic membranes formed from the chorion that surrounds and encloses the fetus. It is filled with fluid and serves to protect the embryo against mechanical damage and tissue adhesions. |
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| Relating to or promoting the growth build up or accretion of body organs and tissues. |
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| A class of substances (usually steroids) that promote development of male secondary sex characteristics and function of the male reproductive tract |
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| A condition in the female when she does not display estrous. It may result from pregnancy, poor nutrition, negative energy balance, lactation, etc. |
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| An ovarian follicle that contains an atrum (cavity). Consists of oocyte, follicular fluid, granulosal cells, theca interna and externa. |
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| Degeneration and resorption of ovarian follicles before ovulation. |
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| An early embryo consisting of an inner cell mass, a blastocoele, and trophoblast |
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| The Ligament (continous from the peritoneum) that supports the female Reproductive tract consisting of the mesometrium, mesosalpinx, and mesovarium. |
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| The process whereby spermatozoa acquire fertility in the female reproductive tract. |
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| In ruminants, a button-like area of the uterine endometrium that will form the maternal side of the cotyledonary placenta. |
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| A structure of dense connective tissue with varying degrees of folding and protrusions of the mucosal epithelium. Connects the uterus to the vagina. |
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| The outer most extraembryonic membrane derived from the trphoblastic ectoderm. It will develop villi that will form the fetal sites of the placental attachment. |
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| A small body of highly innerved erectile tissue located in the posterior extremity of the ventral vaginal floor. (comparable to the penis) |
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| The products of conception, including the embryo, the extraembryonic membranes and placenta. |
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| A white Scar-like fibrous ovarian structure that represents advanced regreassion of the corpus luteum |
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| A small, blood clot that results from the rupture of blood vessels during ovulation. |
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| An orange to yellow colored transient endocrine structure formed after ovulation from granulosal cells and thecal cells of the ovarian follicle. Produces progesterone and oxytoxin. |
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| A class of steroid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex. |
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| A striated muscle continuous with the internal oblique muscle that partially surrounds the spermatic cord and attaches to the parietal vaginal tunic. |
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| Condition in which a female displays estrus (menstral) cycles with a predictable duration. |
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| The stage of the estrus cycle charcterized by a dominance of progesterone from the corpus luteum and periods of relative quiescence of the reproductive behavior. |
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| A placenta charcterized by uniform distribution of the chorionic villi across the surface of the chorion. |
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| The duct derived from the mesonephric duct that connects the tail of the epididymis to the ampulla and tranports sperm into the pelvic urethra. |
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| Abnormal or difficult parturition |
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| The outter layer of cells in the embryo |
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| The expulsion of semen from the pelvic and penile urethra |
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| An animal in the early stages of development that has not taken an anatomical form that is recognizable as a member of the species. |
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| Pertaining to the secretion of hormones by an internal gland into the blood. |
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| The innermost layer of cells in the embryo |
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| The mucosal lining of the uterus |
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| A duct derived embryoligically from the mesonphric duct that connects the efferent ducts to the ductus defrens. Serves as transport, storage and maturation site for spermatozoa. |
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| The rigid state of the penis caused when blood enters the cavernous tissue of penis. |
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| The reproductive cycle of nonprimate females, generally defined as the period from one estrus (heat) to next. Ovulation can signal beginning or the end. |
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| The period of sexual receptivity in the female |
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| Membranes formed by the embryo and that are outside of it. The 3 membranes are amnion, chorion, and allantois |
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| The unborn young of a eutherian mammal that has developed identifiable features of the given species |
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| The process whereby ovarian follicles develop from primary into secondary and eventually into antral follicles that become elligible for ovulation |
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| The cranial portion of the vagina that forms a crypt extending cranially to the cervix. |
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