Mare Endocrinology Review Quiz

 

  1. Hormones are

Choice 1chemicals which the animals smell
Choice 2chemicals produced in one organ and transported in the blood to effect another part of the body
Choice 3chemicals found only in the brain
Choice 4chemicals which are found only in cycling mares.

  1. The amount of light is important in regulating the estrus cycle of the mare.

Choice 1Mares respond to increasing daylight by resuming ovarian activity.
Choice 2Daylight can be supplemented with artificial lighting.
Choice 3A transitional period of erratic cycles occurs in both the early spring and late fall.
Choice 4None of the above.

  1. Behavior is effected by hormones.

Choice 1Estrogen from the follicle is important in estrus behavior.
Choice 2Melatonin is responsible for estrus behavior
Choice 3Progesterone from the follicle is responsible for diestrus behavior.
Choice 4LH and FSH have are directly involved in reproductive behavior.

  1. The uterus produces PGF2a. This hormone is important in:

Choice 1ovulation
Choice 2changes in the response to light
Choice 3regression of the CL
Choice 4growth of the follicle

  1. Management of the mare to manipulate reproduction may include:

Choice 1Use of hormones to regulate the cycle
Choice 2Using progesterone to synchronize ovulation.
Choice 3LH-like compound (hCG) to induce ovulation.
Choice 4oxytocin to induce parturition.

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