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10/18/2014

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estrus vs estrous
Definition
estrus-noun
The cow displayed estrus.
estrous-adjective
The estrous cycle is 21 days long
Term
anestrus
Definition
a period when cyclicity stops
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polyestrus animals
Definition
cows, sows, queens
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seasonal poylyestrus
Definition
sheep (short day)
mare (long day)
Term
monestrus
Definition
dog,wolf, bear
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when is the follicular phase
Definition
regression fo the corpus luteum to ovulation

primary ovarian structure is the antral follicles
primary hormone is estradiol
Term
when is the luteal phase
Definition
period form ovulation until the coprus luteum regresses

primary ovarian structure is the corpus leuteum
primary hormone is progesterone
Term
four stages of estrous cycle
Definition
proestrus, estrus, metestrus, and diestrus
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what happens in proestrus
Definition
progesterone declines, and estrodiol increases
FSH and LH are responsible for this transition
**formation of follicles and E2 secretions
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Waht happens in estrus
Definition
displays sexual receptivity and estrogen peak

lordosis-mating posture
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what happens in metestrus
Definition
period between ovulation and formation of corpus luteum. progesterone secretion begins to raise and estrogen begins to lower.
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what happens in diestrus
Definition
longest stage and its when the corpus luteum is functional and progesterone secretion is at its peak
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how does the cycle of the bitch and queen differ from other animals
Definition
they go through a period of anestrus, proestrus, estrus, and diestrus
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what is superfecudation
Definition
multiple ovulations in dog produce multiple oocytes during a single estrus period
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what can cause anestrus
Definition
pregnancy, lactation, presence of offspring, season, stress, pathology
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what is a silent ovulation
Definition
the first ovulation after anestrus (no progesterone) where it doesnt display behavioral estrus
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What 2 factors influence the onset of the breeding season
Definition
photoperiod and temperature.
Term
length of estrus and estrous
Definition
Cow Ewe Sow Mare
Estrous cycle (days) 21 17 21 21
Estrus (hours) 12-18,24-36,48-72,4-8 days
Term
what differs short day and long day breeder response
Definition
related to genetic differences in the responsiveness of kisspeptin to RFRP-3
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what is responsible for lactational anestrus
Definition
some mammory stimulation, but could also be visual, olfactory, etc
Term
what is the average length for the mestrual cycle
Definition
28 days
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how does the menstrual cycle differ from estrus
Definition
no defined period of sexual receptivity
endometrial sloughing
timeline beings with menses, not ovulation
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what makes up the follicular phase and luteal phase in the menstrual cycle
Definition
follicular= menses (5 days)+ proliferative phase (9 days)

luteal phase= secretory phase (14 days)
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what happens in the follicular phase of menstrual
Definition
peak in LH and estrogen, ovulation occurs at this peak
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what happens in the luteal phase of menstrual
Definition
progesterone peak, with high levels of estrogen and inhibin
endometrium gets to max thickness
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what is amenorrhea
Definition
human equivalent to anestrus
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