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ANSC 201 EXAM 3 HORMONES
ANSC 201 EXAM 3 HORMONES
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ANSC 201 EXAM 3 HORMONESACTH - ANS-Site: anterior pituitary
Target: adrenal glands
Effect: stimulates adrenal hormones
atrophy - ANS-decrease in cell size
cell differentiation - ANS-occurs predominantly in the embryonic phase
complete ration - ANS-meets all of an animals nutrient requirments
cortisol - ANS-Site: adrenal cortex (fetus)
Target: uterus (dam)
Effect: begin parturition
energy efficiency effects on reproductive function - ANS-In females, reproduction is
deprioritized in the case of energy deficiency, leading to possible lack of heat signs.
Estrogen - ANS-Site: Ovary (follicle)
Target: Female repro. tractm, Brain, Mammary
Effect: sexual excitability, female characteristics, and mammary development
factors affecting compensatory growth - ANS-Severity of nutrient restriction.
Duration of nutrient restriction.
Timing in the life of the animal.
Factors that influence growth rate - ANS-Genetics and Size: Both the mother (dam) and
father (sire) significantly impact growth.
Number of Offspring: More offspring typically means smaller individual sizes at birth.
Implantation Site: Position in the uterus can affect nutrient access, influencing growth.
Nutrition of the Mother: Directly impacts fetal development and growth.
factors that influence nutrient requirements - ANS-Species, sex, weight, production
levels, and pregnancy status.
Follicle Stimulatin hormone (FSH) - ANS-Site: Ant. Pituitary
Target: Ovary, testicle
Effect: Follicle growth, and sperm production
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