accessory sex glands
what are absent in the male avian reproductive system
left side
what side of the ovary is only functional
envelops oocyte
function of ifundibulum
secretes albumin
function of magnum
secretes shell membrane
function of isthmus
secretes hard shell; adds cuticle
functions of the Uterus
Ovary
produces the ova
Oviduct
• A long tube that transports the mature yolk from the ovary to the cloaca
Oviduct
It carries semen to the infundibulum.
Infundibulum
• Receives the mature yolk from the ovary and the Site of egg fertilization
Magnum
Secretes albumen, which is the white of the egg. It surrounds the yolk.
Isthmus
in this part of the oviduct two shell membranes are added to the egg yolk and white
Uterus
Known as the shell gland
Uterus
Adds thin white, shell, and pigment to the egg.
Vagina
temporary storage of egg before laying •
Vagina
Produces the cuticle, the exterior coating of the shell.
Cloaca
• The junction of the digestive and reproductive system
Cloaca
• Receives the male’s semen. and also Where the egg passes through the during laying
Vent
The opening through which the egg passes out of the body during laying