Reproductive Biology of Animals Quiz

Which of the following is a primary reproductive organ in male reptiles?

• Oviduct

• Testis

• Cloaca

• Ovary

What is the main function of the oviduct in female reptiles?

• Sperm production

• Egg fertilisation and transport

• Hormone secretion

• Urine storage

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation in farm animals?

• Oestrogen

• Progesterone

• Luteinising hormone (LH)

• Testosterone

In reptiles, where does fertilisation of the egg usually occur?

• Outside the body

• In the cloaca

• In the oviduct

• In the ovary

Which of the following farm animals has a polyoestrous breeding cycle?

• Sheep

• Cow

• Goat

• Deer

What is the function of the cloaca in reptiles?

• Only for excretion

• Only for reproduction

• Common opening for excretion and reproduction

• Only for digestion

Which structure in female mammals is analogous to the oviduct in reptiles?

• Uterus

• Fallopian tube

• Cervix

• Vagina

During which season do most sheep in Australia breed?

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

• Spring

What is the main role of progesterone in the reproductive cycle of farm animals?

• Stimulate follicle development

• Maintain pregnancy

• Induce ovulation

• Initiate parturition

Which of the following is NOT a function of the male genitalia in animals?

• Sperm delivery

• Urine excretion

• Egg production

• Copulation