ANSC 2400 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Current Lecture I. ReproductionA. Reproductive Cyclicity II. Cytology and HistologyIII. Infertility Current LectureI. Reproduction - Not essential to an introduction existence.- Essential for the perpetuation of a species.- Cyclic nature in female (and male?)• Repeated opportunities to establish and sustain pregnancy. A. Reproductive Cyclicity- Reproductive Cyclicity – Repeated opportunities to become pregnant & produce offspring.- Includes the disciplines of anatomy, histology, cytology, endocrinology, immunology, nutrition, biochemistry, molecular biology, ethology (behavior), population and molecular genetics. II. Cytology and Histology - Difference between cytology & histology?• Cytology – The use of an electric microscope • Histology – The use of a cross-sectioned stainingIII. Infertility - Infertility is a source of great economic loss in livestock production & constitutes one of the most important problems facing producers, veterinarians, and animal scientists. These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Human infertility is a different problem for individuals & families, but human fertility.- Our understanding of reproductive physiology has been extended to companion animals, exotic and wildlife species, and threatened & endangered