https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/778/matingWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/778/matingTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:58:21 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4a6e02ab-4aa0-4f8e-b35a-060c492f3305Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/778/mating#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 11:58:21 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>At what age do dogs and bitches reach puberty? </li> <li>At what age does the fertility of the decline? </li> <li>What is spermatogenesis? </li> <li>What is the function of the cells of Leydig? </li> <li>From which endocrine gland is lutenising hormone produced, and what is its function? </li> <li>What is meant by a &quot;gonadotrophin&quot;? </li> <li>What is the function of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in the male? </li> <li>What is the function of the Sertoli cells? </li> <li>What is the function of gonadotrophin releasing hormone? </li> <li>What is meant by &quot;hypogonadism&quot;? </li> <li>What is meant by &quot;anorchia&quot;? </li> <li>What is the difference between cryptorchidism and monorchidism? </li> <li>What term describes inflammation of the testes? </li> <li>What is the term that describes failure to retract the penis into the prepuce? </li> <li>What is meant by &quot;priapism&quot;? </li> <li>What is meant by &quot;phimosis&quot;? </li> <li>What is the &quot;first fraction&quot;, and what is its function? </li> <li>Describe intromission. </li> <li>What is the purpose of &quot;the tie&quot; and how long does this last? </li> <li>Which accessory glands are present in the tom but not in the dog? </li> <li>What fraction of ejaculate is used in the assessment of fertility? </li> <li>What stains are suitable for the microscopic examination of spermatozoa? </li> <li>By which method of cell division do spermatozoa multiply? </li> <li>Where are the sperms stored? </li> <li>Give 2 other terms for the deferent duct. </li> <li>Why are multiple matings more likely to result in ovulation? </li> <li>What 2 natural factors increase the likelihood of conception? </li> <li>In addition to clinical assessment, name 2 further methods of determination of the optimum time for mating. </li> <li>Why might the apparent length of pregnancy, assessed from the time of mating vary from between 56 and 72 days? </li> <li>Upon what days of heat is it recommended that a bitch is mated? </li> <li>What is meant by &quot;misalliance&quot;? </li> <li>If a client wishes to breed from more than 2 bitches, a licence is required. Which legislation governs this? </li> <li>List 6 factors that ought to be taken into account by an owner prior to breeding. </li> <li>A client wishes to use his 3 year old Staffordshire bull terrier as a stud dog; what advice would you give him? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>