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Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 11:42, 21 July 2008
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* Teats are absent.
* Teats are absent.
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= Female=
== Reproductive Tract ==
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]]
** Short uterine body
** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]]
== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ==
* Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks.
== Oestrous Cyclicity ==
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days.
* Post-partum oestrus.
** Delayed if [[Reproductive_System#Lactation|lactating]].
== Gestation and Offspring ==
* [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 19-21 days.
* Litter size 6-16
* Altricial young
** Eyes open at 12-14 days.
* Earliest weaning age 21 days.
* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.
== Mammary Gland ==
* 7 pairs of teats.