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4.2 The breeding cycle

4.2 The breeding cycle

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12th Grade

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Sarah Evans

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39 Slides • 51 Questions

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What hormone plays a big role in preparing a female dog's body for mating during the heat cycle?

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Testosterone

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Progesterone

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Oestrogen

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Insulin

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What type of discharge is produced when the vulva swells in a female dog during the heat cycle?

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Watery

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Serosanguineous

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Mucous

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Purulent

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What happens to the release of FSH and LH when oestrogen levels rise?

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The release increases

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The release decreases

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The release remains the same

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The release stops completely

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What is the role of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

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Triggers ovulation

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Develops eggs in the ovaries

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Increases oestrogen levels

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Stops the menstrual cycle

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Which hormone triggers ovulation?

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Oestrogen

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Progesterone

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What is the purpose of the negative feedback mechanism in hormonal control?

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To increase hormone levels indefinitely

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To ensure FSH and LH levels remain high

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To keep the cycle controlled by preventing high levels of FSH and LH

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To stop hormone production completely

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What signals the brain to reduce the release of FSH and LH?

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Decrease in oestrogen levels

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Increase in oestrogen levels

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Increase in progesterone levels

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Decrease in progesterone levels

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What is the corpus luteum?

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A permanent structure in the ovary

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A temporary structure in the ovary

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A type of egg cell

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A hormone

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What hormone does the corpus luteum produce?

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Progesterone

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Insulin

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What is the role of progesterone produced by the corpus luteum?

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Increases blood sugar levels

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Prepares the uterus for pregnancy

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Stimulates hair growth

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Enhances muscle strength

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At what age does a bitch typically reach cyclical activity?

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3 to 12 months

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6 to 24 months

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1 to 3 years

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2 to 4 years

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How many oestrous cycles do bitches normally have per year?

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One

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Two

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Three

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Four

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What is the term used to describe bitches having one oestrus in a cycle?

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Polyestrus

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Dioestrus

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Monoestrus

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Anoestrus

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How long does each oestrous cycle last approximately?

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1 week

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2 weeks

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3 weeks

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4 weeks

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What characteristic allows a bitch to not need mating to have an oestrous cycle?

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Induced ovulator

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Spontaneous ovulator

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Seasonal breeder

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Continuous breeder

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What happens to the ovaries during the proestrus phase?

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They stop producing hormones.

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They start producing oestrogen.

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They shrink in size.

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They release eggs.

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What physical change occurs in the vulva during proestrus?

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It becomes dry.

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It swells and a bloody discharge appears.

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It changes color.

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It becomes smaller.

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What hormone helps follicles develop in the ovaries?

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Testosterone

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Progesterone

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FSH

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LH

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During proestrus, what is the female's behavior towards males?

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She is ready to mate.

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She ignores them.

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She attracts males but isn’t ready to mate yet.

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She becomes aggressive.

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What happens to oestrogen levels during the oestrus phase?

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They increase.

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They drop.

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They remain constant.

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They fluctuate randomly.

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Which hormone surge triggers ovulation during the oestrus phase?

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

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LH and FSH

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Testosterone

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What is the duration of the oestrus phase?

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1-3 days

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5-9 days

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10-14 days

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15-20 days

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What happens to progesterone levels during the oestrus phase?

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They decrease.

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They remain constant.

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They increase.

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They disappear.

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What is the role of FSH during the oestrus phase?

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Triggers ovulation

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Supports egg development

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Inhibits ovulation

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Decreases progesterone

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Multiple Choice

What forms in the ovary after ovulation during the metoestrus phase?

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Follicle

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Corpus luteum

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Endometrium

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Placenta

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What happens to progesterone levels if the dog is pregnant during metoestrus?

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Progesterone drops

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Progesterone stays high

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Progesterone disappears

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Progesterone fluctuates

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary hormone involved in the metoestrus phase?

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Progesterone

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Oxytocin

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What is the role of progesterone during the metoestrus phase?

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Initiates ovulation

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Prepares the uterus for pregnancy

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Causes menstruation

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Stimulates milk production

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How long does the metoestrus phase last?

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About 30 days

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About 45 days

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About 60 days

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About 90 days

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What is the condition called when the penis does not return into the prepuce?

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Paraphimosis

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Phimosis

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Dysplasia

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Hematoma

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What is the outer protective layer of a female's egg called?

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Zona Pellucida

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Corona Radiata

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Fallopian Tube

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Uterine Wall

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What is the function of the enzyme released by the sperm?

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To nourish the egg

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To break down the inner protective layer

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To speed up the sperm

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To change the egg's color

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Which layer of the egg is thicker and provides protection right around the egg itself?

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Corona Radiata

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Zona Pellucida

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Uterine Wall

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Fallopian Tube

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Through which tube do sperm swim to reach the egg?

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Uterine Wall

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Zona Pellucida

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Fallopian Tube

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Corona Radiata

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What must sperm do first to fertilize the egg?

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Change the egg's color

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Break through the outer layer

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Nourish the egg

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Speed up their movement

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What does it mean when cats are described as polyoestrus?

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They have a single oestrous cycle.

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They have multiple oestrous cycles.

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They do not have an oestrous cycle.

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They have a seasonal oestrous cycle.

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What is required for cats to release ova?

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They need to be mated.

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They need to be isolated.

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They need to be fed.

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They need to be groomed.

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What does the term "photoperiod" refer to?

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Exposure to water

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Exposure to daylight hours

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Exposure to temperature

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Exposure to food

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What hormone surge is caused by mating and leads to ovulation?

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Estrogen

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LH

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Progesterone

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Testosterone

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What effect do multiple matings have on LH levels?

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Decrease LH levels

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No effect on LH levels

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Increase LH levels

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Decrease progesterone levels

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What hormone is produced to maintain pregnancy?

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Estrogen

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LH

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Progesterone

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Oxytocin

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Multiple Choice

How long does gestation last?

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30-40 days

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50-60 days

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64-68 days

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70-80 days

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What is the primary role of progesterone during pregnancy?

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Initiate ovulation

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Maintain pregnancy

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Increase LH levels

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Decrease estrogen levels

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What does "altricial" mean in the context of rodent young?

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They are independent from birth.

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They require parental care for a period of time.

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They can survive without a nest.

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They are born fully developed.

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Which rodent is an exception to being altricial?

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Mice

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Guinea pigs

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Rabbits

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Hamsters

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How long should a rodent's nest not be disturbed to minimize the risk of cannibalism?

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5 days

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7 days

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10 days

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14 days

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What can adult rodents do if they sense their nest has been disturbed?

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Move the nest

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Ignore the disturbance

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Eat the young

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Build a new nest

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What type of ovulators are rabbits?

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Spontaneous ovulators

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Induced ovulators

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Seasonal ovulators

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Continuous ovulators

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Multiple Choice

At what age do small rabbit breeds typically reach sexual maturity?

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2-3 months

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4-5 months

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6-7 months

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8-9 months

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Multiple Choice

What is the gestation period of rabbits?

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20-25 days

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30-35 days

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40-45 days

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50-55 days

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How are rabbit young described at birth?

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Precocial

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Altricial

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Fully developed

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Independent

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