ANSC 1001 Lecture 7: Reproduction
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Catches the ovulated egg from the ovary. Embryo is formed here after egg and sperm cell meet. Acts as a barrier and protects the uterus from germs, pathogens. All animals except for chickens have 2 ovaries. All eggs in a dormant state until puberty is reached. As follicles start to grow, they move to the exterior of the ovary. Largest fluid filled follicle will become egg that produces estrogen primarily during ovulation. Epididymis - long tubes that sperm cells navigate and mature from the beginning of the epididymis to the end of the epididymis. At the tail of the epididymis is where the most mature sperm cells are. Carries the now mature sperm cells to the urethra. Ampulla - some animals haveanimals in particular with quick ejaculation. Pigs don"t have these because it takes longer for the sperm cells to travel from the male to the female. Feeding the sperm cells by secretions from these glands - sending them.
