Mating-induced ovarian recrudescence in the red-sided garter snake.
In the female red-sided garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) mating initiates a neuroendocrine reflex that has both a short-term (within hours) effect on circulating estrogen concentrations and a long-term (6-7 weeks) effect on ovarian development. The perception of mating appears at least facultative, if not obligatory, for the initiation and maintenance of vitellogenesis and hence successful reproduction.
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Institute of Reproductive Biology, University of Texas, Austin 78712.
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D000818:Animals; D003307:Copulation / Q000502:physiology*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D009490:Neurosecretory Systems / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D010053:Ovary / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D012911:Snakes / Q000502:physiology*
D004967:Estrogens