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| == Male == | | == Male == |
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| ==== Ovary ==== | | ==== Ovary ==== |
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are located caudolateral to the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidneys]] supported by a short mesovarium. | + | * [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] are located caudolateral to the [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidneys]] supported by a short mesovarium. |
− | ** Main blood supply to the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery. | + | ** Main blood supply to the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery. |
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| ==== Oviduct ==== | | ==== Oviduct ==== |
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oviduct]] lies in close contact with the ovarian bursa. | + | * [[Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|Oviduct]] lies in close contact with the ovarian bursa. |
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| ==== Uterus ==== | | ==== Uterus ==== |
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | + | * [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] |
| ** Two uterine horns | | ** Two uterine horns |
− | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] | + | ** Single [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] |
− | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]] | + | ** Single [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]] |
− | *** Membrane covers [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Parturition|parturition]]. | + | *** Membrane covers [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|parturition]]. |
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| * Polyoestrous | | * Polyoestrous |
− | * Spontaneous [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulator]] | + | * Spontaneous [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulator]] |
− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oestrous cycle]] length:15-16 days | + | * [[Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrous cycle]] length:15-16 days |
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| ==== Gestation ==== | | ==== Gestation ==== |
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− | * Long [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size) | + | * Long gestation period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size) |
− | * [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] is haemochorial | + | * [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] is haemochorial |
− | * Receive all maternal antibodies through the [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]], not the [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]] | + | * Receive all maternal antibodies through the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]], not the [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]] |
− | * [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Parturition|parturition]]. | + | * [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|parturition]]. |
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| ==== Litter ==== | | ==== Litter ==== |
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| * Divided into fine lobules, which open via a number of small ducts into one large duct to the exterior. | | * Divided into fine lobules, which open via a number of small ducts into one large duct to the exterior. |
| * Two teats | | * Two teats |
− | * Composition: 4% Fat, 8% Protein, 3% [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]] | + | * Composition: 4% Fat, 8% Protein, 3% [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]] |
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| + | [[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]] |
| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] |