Structure and function of the male feline reproductive tract. Below is information about the structure and function of the male feline reproductive tract. Provide an environment for the growth and nourishment of the developing fetus after fertilization. Structure and function of the female feline reproductive tract. Learn about topics such as how to calm a cat in heat, how to determine the sex of a kitten, how to deal with a female cat in heat, and more with our helpful stepbystep instructions with photos and videos. Female reproductive system ans 215 physiology and anatomy of domesticated animals i.
The gonads and genital tract of cats merck veterinary manual. Anatomy of reproductive system in the cat david fankhauser. A cats teeth also play a role in digestion by tearing sharply at meats and other substances. The lymphatic system also works with the cardiovascular system to return fluids that escape from the blood vessels back into the blood stream. The female cat s reproductive tract consists of the female genital organs including the ovaries, uterus, vagina, vulva, and mammary glands. General body positioning terms allow us describe the position of a recumbent animal. Below is information about the structure and function of the female feline reproductive tract. Reproductive system of the dog and cat part 2 the male. Muscle fibers are within a connective tissue framework that is continuous with tendons. The testes are male gonads that produce sperm and male sexual hormones. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This manual is primarily for 4h members who have learned all the material in. Review feline reproductive problems and challenges. The reproductive physiology of the female cat differs from that of many other domesticated species.
The deferent duct vas deferens originates from the epididymis and serves as a passageway for sperm to the urethra. Gross anatomy of the human female reproductive system 12. Readers digest book of the cat, edited by alice philomena rutherford, readers. Start studying anatomy of the urinary and reproductive system. The digestive system cat dog includes the mouth, teeth, salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver and gall bladder. When the adrenals become stressed and fatigued, the liver, duodenum, kidneys and reproductive systems are affected, requiring a nutritional correction to. Since a cats diet in the wild consists primarily of the meat of other animals, the feline anatomy contains a digestive system that creates acids and enzymes appropriate for the breakdown of food and destruction of bacteria. The reproductive organs are located in the abdomen, and the mammary glands are located in two rows along the outside of the abdomen, running from the groin to the chest. Reproductive system of the dog and cat part 2the male system. Sperm maturation is stimulated by the production and release of follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone. The female reproductive system has evolved to produce ova from the.
Reproductive system of the dog and cat part 1 the female. The non pregnant were further classified into reproductive systems with or without obvious pathological changes. Ovarian cyclicity induces considerable changes in morphology, physiology and function of the reproductive organs in animals. Female cats, or queens, can produce 2 to 3 litters per year and can give birth to multiple kittens per pregnancy. Organsonchip models of the female reproductive system mdpi. Reproductive physiology of the female cat epsilon open archive. The female reproductive system has evolved to produce ova from the ovaries which are released and pass down the reproductive tract where they may be fertilised by sperm from the male animal. Transcervical catheterisation was performed using a specially designed catheter. Veterinary reproduction and obstetrics, 10th edition pdf. Reproductive diseases of female cat go pets america. Male reproductive tract an overview sciencedirect topics. Where is the female reproductive tract located in cats.
Reproductive endocrinology a molecular approach modern reproductive biology encompasses every level of biological study from genomics to ecology, encompassing cell biology, biochemistry, endocrinology and general physiology. The gonads and genital tract of cats veterinary manual. The endocrine system interacts with many organs and bodily systems, and the adrenal and thyroid glands plays a major role in providing critical trace nutrient support to all glands and tissue. We will tell you about the general structure of how the reproductive tract works in male cats, common diseases that affect the males reproductive tract and common diagnostic tests performed in male cats to evaluate the reproductive tract. Anatomy of the urinary and reproductive system flashcards. The reproductive system is the part of the feline anatomy thats responsible for mating, copulation, pregnancy and birth.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Media in category feline male reproductive system the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. Reproductive anatomy and physiology columbia university. Dystocia should be considered in any of the following situations. The cornell book of cats, 2nd edition, edited by mordecai siegal, villard, new york, revised 1997. Seasonally because the females reproductive system is active only during the breeding season. The male external structures are the penis and the scrotum a pouch which protects the testes.
Reproductive system the reproductive system is the part of the feline anatomy thats responsible for mating, copulation, pregnancy and birth. Schematic frontal view of the human female reproductive system. The anatomy of the bitch and queen are similar and any significant. Aspinall ends her series on anatomy and physiology with articles on feline and canine reproductive systems. Urogenital system of the cat the pictures in this section are reprinted with permission by the owner, hills pet nutrition, from the atlas of veterinary clinical anatomy.
During ejaculation, sperm are transported from the testes through the ductus deferens narrow tubes connecting the testicles to the urethra. On the diagram below of a frontal section of a portion of the female reproductive system, identify all indicated structures. The male reproductive system has evolved to produce spermatozoa by a process of spermatogenesis, to secrete fluids which both aid the survival of the sperm and transports them into the female tract, and also to secrete the hormone testosterone which is essential in the development of male characteristics and patterns of behaviour. These illustrations should not be downloaded, printed or copied except for personal, noncommercial use. The anatomy and histology of the female genital system in boophilus microplus are scarcely studied.
To understand the male reproductive system, one must know the external and internal structures, and the process of spermatogenesis sperm production including the physiologic pathway of the sperm cell. We will tell you about the general structure of the reproductive tract, how the reproductive tract works in female cats, common diseases that affect the female reproductive tract, and common diagnostic tests performed in female cats to evaluate the reproductive tract. Reproductive system of the dog and cat part 1the female system. The human testis continuously produces highly differentiated sperm derived from a pool of spermatogonial stem cells at a level of productivity and complexity. Pdf anatomical study of feral queens reproductive systems in. This thesis aimed to study reproductive physiology of the female domestic cat, focusing on the cervix, uterus and uterine tube during different stages of the oestrous cycle, after mating and under pathological conditions. Pdf veterinary endocrinology and reproductive disorders. The parts of the reproductive tract all play a part in these functions and in delivery of the sperm into the female tract, where they are able to fertilise the female ova. Both sexes have a pair of sexual organs or gonads ovaries or testes, the main functions of which are to produce eggs or sperm, respectively, and hormones. Epididymis the epididymis is a coiled tube connected to each testis and is responsible for the maturation, storage, and transportation of sperm cells. Cats are longday breeders, which means that increasing day length triggers an increase in reproductive hormone activity. The 10th edition of this book has been thoroughly updated to include normal reproduction and reproductive disorders, as well as diseases in the common and less common domestic species dogs, cats, pigs, and horses as well as llamas, alpacas, and. The differences in the reproductive system between the sexes and among species are extensive.
Identify all indicated structures or portions of structures on the diagrammatic view of the male reproductive system below. In the present paper, the general objective is to consider the female genital system of this tick. The male reproductive tract, and the male gamete especially, present a unique challenge to the immune system. Feline reproductive system health how to articles from. The anatomy of the reproductive systems in the dog and the tomcat are similar and any significant differences are highlighted. The gonads and genital tract of cats msd veterinary manual. Reproductive disorders of female cats cat owners merck. Readers digest book of the cat, edited by alice philomena rutherford, readers digest association ltd. The anatomy of the cervix and cervical patency, 12. Pathology of female reproductive system ovaries neoplastic diseases, cysts torsion, endometriosis, hemorrhagic corpus. Reproductive diseases of the female cat include prolonged anoestrus, nymphomania, pseudopregnancy, infertility, cystic hyperplasia, endometritis, chronic infections of the cervix and other diseases.
All of these disciplines require basic knowledge, both as a tool and as an essential aid to a fundamental understanding of the principles of life in health and disease. The reproductive system is a collection of organs that work together for the purpose of producing life. The parts of the tract provide a receptacle in which the resulting embryos and, later, foetuses can receive nutrition, develop and grow, and a channel. Learn everything you want about feline reproductive system health with the wikihow feline reproductive system health category. Overview of the reproductive system reproductive system. Parts of the reproductive system the reproductive system of the female is very different from that of the male of the same species. Reproductive endocrinology a molecular approach pdf. Reproductive physiology of the female cat amandapetersen. The reproductive system of the cow can therefore be used as a general example. Theriogenology is the veterinary clinical specialty that deals with reproduction. The reproductive system is incredibly complex in both its anatomy and physiology, and all aspects must be considered when resolving reproductive problems. The labia majora enclose and protect the other external reproductive organs. The anatomy of domestic animals, 5th edition, sisson and grossman, wb saunders co. Reproductive system in dogs and cats natura petz organics.
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