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− | <big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big>
| + | == MALE == |
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− | <big><center>[[Reproductive_System#Small_Domestic_Mammals|'''BACK TO SMALL DOMESTIC MAMMALS''']]</center></big>
| + | === Scrotum and Testes === |
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− | == Scrotum and Testes == | |
| * Only a very slight scrotal region is visible externally (no true scrotum). | | * Only a very slight scrotal region is visible externally (no true scrotum). |
| * Thin-walled '''scrotal diverticula''' extend cranially on either side of the base of the penis. | | * Thin-walled '''scrotal diverticula''' extend cranially on either side of the base of the penis. |
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− | == Accessory Sex Glands== | + | === Accessory Sex Glands=== |
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− | * '''Vesicular glands''' are very long and tubular.
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− | * '''Prostate gland''' has paired large ventral lobes and paired small dorsal lobes.
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− | * '''Bulbourethral glands''' are dorsolateral to '''ischiocavernosus muscles'''.
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− | ** Isciocavernosus muscles are enormous, swelling on either side of the rectum and meeting over its top.
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| + | ==== Vesicular Glands ==== |
| + | * Very long and tubular. |
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− | == Penis == | + | ==== Prostate Gland ==== |
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− | * Penis points caudally when relaxed and cranially when [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Erection_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|erect]]. | + | * Paired large ventral lobes and paired small dorsal lobes. |
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| + | ==== Bulbourethral Glands ==== |
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| + | * Dorsolateral to '''ischiocavernosus muscles'''. |
| + | ** Ischiocavernosus muscles are enormous, swelling on either side of the rectum and meeting over its top. |
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| + | === Penis === |
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| + | * Penis points caudally when relaxed and cranially when [[Erection - Anatomy & Physiology|erect]]. |
| * 1.5cm in length | | * 1.5cm in length |
| * '''Sigmoid flexure''' | | * '''Sigmoid flexure''' |
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− | == Copulation == | + | === Copulation === |
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− | * [[Male_Reproductive_Tract_-Spermatogenesis_and_Spermiation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology&action|Spermatogenesis]] occurs at about 2-3 months. | + | * [[Spermatogenesis_and_Spermiation_- Anatomy & Physiology|Spermatogenesis]] occurs at about 2-3 months. |
| * Copulatory maturity is not until about 8 months. | | * Copulatory maturity is not until about 8 months. |
| * Breeds all year round. | | * Breeds all year round. |
| * '''Copulatory plug''' at mating. | | * '''Copulatory plug''' at mating. |
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| + | == FEMALE == |
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− | = FEMALE = | + | === Reproductive Tract === |
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− | == Reproductive Tract ==
| + | * [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] are just caudolateral to the [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidneys]]. |
| + | * [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate duplex uterus]]. |
| + | * [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|Uterine lumena]] do not fuse. |
| + | ** The two uterine horns continue into seperate [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervices]] |
| + | ** Open separately into a single [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]. |
| + | * Membrane covers [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|parturition]]. |
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are just caudolateral to the [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidneys]].
| + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate duplex uterus]].
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Uterine lumena]] do not fuse.
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− | ** The two uterine horns continue into seperate [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervices]]
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− | ** Open separately into a single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]].
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− | * Membrane covers [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] opening except at oestrus and during [[Reproductive_System#Parturition|parturition]].
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− | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | |
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| * '''Puberty''' at ~8 months | | * '''Puberty''' at ~8 months |
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− | == Oestrous Cyclicity == | + | === Oestrous Cyclicity === |
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| * In the Northern Hemisphere the breeding season is November-May. | | * In the Northern Hemisphere the breeding season is November-May. |
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− | == Gestation and Offspring== | + | === Gestation and Offspring=== |
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| + | ==== Gestation ==== |
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| + | * Long gestation period: 111 days. |
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| + | ==== Litter ==== |
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− | * Long [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]] period: 111 days
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| * Litter size 1-6 | | * Litter size 1-6 |
| * Precocious offspring | | * Precocious offspring |
| ** Weaning age is 6 weeks. | | ** Weaning age is 6 weeks. |
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− | | + | === Mammary Gland === |
− | == Mammary Gland == | |
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| * Three pairs | | * Three pairs |
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| ** Two lateral thoracic | | ** Two lateral thoracic |
| * Teats protrude sideways, allowing the young to sit beside the dam and suckle. | | * Teats protrude sideways, allowing the young to sit beside the dam and suckle. |
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| + | [[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]] |
| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] |