Equine Physiology Workbook

12. What does the corpus luteum produce? _______________________________________

13. What is ovulation? What hormone triggers it? __________________________________

14. FSH and LH stimulate the follicle to produce what hormone? ______________________

15. What is oxytocin & relaxin? _________________________________________________

16. What is the estrous cycle? Be sure to describe the 2 phases. _______________________

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17. What is the function of estrogen? ____________________________________________

18. What is the function of progesterone? ________________________________________

19. How is prolactin secretion stimulated? ________________________________________

20. What is the average gestation period of a horse? ________________________________

21. Briefly describe the 3 stages of labour. ________________________________________

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22. What hormone stimulates the release of FSH & LH?

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