Embryo Development
The early stage when the fertilized egg begins dividing into multiple cells.
What is cleavage.
This organ produces oocytes in female cattle.
What are the ovaries.
This biochemical process prepares sperm to fertilize an oocyte
What is capacitation.
The name for a difficult or abnormal birth.
What is dystocia.
This process preserves embryos at extremely low temperatures for future use.
What is cryopreservation.
This hormone triggers ovulation in cattle. (Full Name)
What is luteinizing hormone (LH).
This glycoprotein layer surrounds the bovine oocyte and must be penetrated by sperm.
What is the zona pellucida.
Labored breathing or shortness of breath is also known/referred to as this _________.
What is Dyspnea.
This group of cells inside the blastocyst develops into the calf. (Full Name)
What is the inner cell mass (ICM).
This structure forms after ovulation and produces progesterone. (Full Name)
What is the corpus luteum (CL).
This condition occurs when more than one sperm fertilizes the same oocyte, often reducing embryo viability.
What is polyspermy or polyspermia.
This long-term consequence of assisted reproductive technologies results from improper epigenetic reprogramming and can lead to oversized fetuses and placental abnormalities in cattle.
What is Large Offspring Syndrome.
The outer cell layer of the blastocyst.
What is the trophectoderm.
This hormone is important for maintaining pregnancy in cattle.
What is progesterone.
This enzymatic reaction allows sperm to penetrate the zona pellucida.
What is the acrosome reaction.
This sexually transmitted disease is caused by the bacterium Campylobacter fetus. It can lead to infertility and early embryonic death in cows.
What is Vibriosis.
This name refers to a fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete with a male gamete.
What is a zygote.
Repeated OPU sessions are possible because bovine ovaries experience this wave-like pattern of follicle development.
What is a follicular wave.
The name of these specialized granulosa cells that surround and support the oocyte during fertilization.
What are cumulus cells.
Caused by the bacterium Brucella abortus, this disease leads to abortion, infertility, and reduced milk production. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted to humans, often causing undulant fever.
What is Brucellosis.