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==== Ovary ====

==== Ovary ====

* [[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.

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] are located caudolateral to the [[Macroscopic 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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery.

==== Oviduct ====

==== Oviduct ====

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oviduct]] lies in close contact with the ovarian bursa.

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_- Anatomy & Physiology|Oviduct]] lies in close contact with the ovarian bursa.

==== Uterus ====

==== Uterus ====

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]]

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]]

** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]]

** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/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 [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_- Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Parturition|parturition]].

* Polyoestrous  

* Polyoestrous  

* Spontaneous [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulator]]

* Spontaneous [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulator]]

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oestrous cycle]] length:15-16 days

* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_- Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrous cycle]] length:15-16 days

* Long [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size)

* Long [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation|gestation]] period: 59-72 days (depending on litter size)

* [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] is haemochorial

* [[Gestation -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 [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]], not the [[Lactation_-_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]].

* [[Gestation -Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] eaten by the dam and other guinea pigs after [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Parturition|parturition]].

* 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% [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]]

[[Category:Reproductive System]]

[[Category:Reproductive System]]