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Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:38, 5 July 2012
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== Vomeronasal Organ ==
== [[Vomeronasal Organ]]==
* Vomeronasal organ is an '''accessory olfactory''' organ.
* Vomeronasal organ is an '''accessory olfactory''' organ.
* Connected to two small openings in the anterior roof of the mouth just behind the upper [[Lips_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|lip]].
* Connected to two small openings in the anterior roof of the mouth just behind the upper [[Lips|lip]].
* Fluid-borne,less volatile chemicals enter the vomeronasal organ through the [[Alimentary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Oral_Cavity|oral cavity]] by means of nasopalatine (incisive) ducts.
* Fluid-borne, less volatile chemicals enter the vomeronasal organ through the [[Alimentary_- Anatomy & Physiology#Oral_Cavity|oral cavity]] by means of nasopalatine (incisive) ducts.
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== Flehmen Response ==
== Flehmen Response ==
* Some [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Pheramones|pheramones]] are less volatile and need to be detected by the '''vomeronasal organ'''.
[[Image:Flehmen Response.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<p>The Flehmen Response'</p><sup> Courtesy of Anna Schultz.</sup>]]
** Bull,ram,stallion,some extent the boar.
* Male closely approaches the source of [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Pheramones|pheramones]] and will nuzzle the female genital region.
[[Image:Flehmen Response Horse.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<p>The Flehmen Response in the Horse</p><sup> Courtesy of Anna Schultz.</sup>]]
* Some [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Pheramones|pheromones]] are less volatile and need to be detected by the '''vomeronasal organ'''.
** Bull, ram, stallion, some extent the boar.
* Male closely approaches the source of [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Pheramones|pheromones]] and will nuzzle the female genital region.
* Flehmen behaviour is characterized by:
* Flehmen behaviour is characterized by:
** Head elevation
** Head elevation
** Curling of the upper [[Lips_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|lip]].
** Curling of the upper [[Lips|lip]].
* Curling of the upper [[Lips_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|lip]] closes the '''nostrils''' and allows negative pressure to form in the '''nasopalatine duct'''.
* Curling of the upper [[Lips|lip]] closes the '''nostrils''' and allows negative pressure to form in the '''nasopalatine duct'''.
* Flehmen behaviour allows less volatile pheramones to be examined by sensory neurons in the '''vomeronasal organ'''.
* Flehmen behaviour allows less volatile pheromones to be examined by sensory neurons in the '''vomeronasal organ'''.
* As in the males, females will display flehmen to novel compounds such as fluids associated with the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|placenta]],newborn animals and other volatile materials.
* As in the males, females will display flehmen to novel compounds such as fluids associated with the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]], newborn animals and other volatile materials.
* Frequently displayed by post-parturient females as they make identity discriminations between their own versus other's neonates.
* Frequently displayed by post-parturient females as they make identity discriminations between their own versus other's neonates.
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| '''Courtship Behaviour'''
| '''Courtship Behaviour'''
| Nuzzling & Licking of Perineal Region,Chin Resting,Testing for Lordosis
| Nuzzling & licking of perineal region, chin resting, testing for lordosis
| High Degree of Excitement
| High Degree of Excitement
| Neck Outstretched,Head held Horizontally
| Neck Outstretched,Head held Horizontally
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== ::[[Reproductive Behaviour - Erection - Anatomy & Physiology|Erection]] ==
== [[Erection - Anatomy & Physiology|Erection]] ==
[[Category:Reproductive Behaviour]]
[[Category:Bullet Points]]