ANS 331: Final Study Guide

Describe the structure and function of each part of the male 
	and female reproductive organs.
Describe the process of spermatogenesis.
Discuss the hormonal control of testis function.
Describe the process of oogenesis.
Discuss the events of the ovarian cycle and the hormonal control 
	of ovarian function.
Describe what happens during the estrous cycle.
What are the events of early embryonic development?
What is the placenta and placentation?
What are the events of parturition?
Describe the structure and function of the mammary gland?
Compare and contrast the structure of the mammary gland between species.
What is the endocrinology of lactation?

Understand the basic physiology of the organ systems of the body.
Understand the organization of the organ systems in the body.
Relate structure and function in the organ systems of the body.
Understand homeostasis and the mechanisms for homeostasis 
	in the organ systems of the body.
Understand the concepts of growth and development of domestic animals
What is the importance of mitosis, meiosis, and apoptosis in physiology?  
	Examples?
What is the physiology of an action potential in nerves and muscles?
What are the four basic tissue types?  Where are they located 
	in the body?
Describe the physiology of water balance.
What is the composition and functions of blood?

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