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==== Ovary ====

==== Ovary ====

* [[Ovary - Anatomy & 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 [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery.

** Main blood supply to the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is via the uterine artery.

** Single [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]]

** Single [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]]

** Single [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]

** Single [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]

*** Membrane covers [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & 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]].

==== Gestation ====

==== Gestation ====

* 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)

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

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

* Receive all maternal antibodies through the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]], not the [[Lactation_-_Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]]

* Receive all maternal antibodies through the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]], not the [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|Colostrum]]

* [[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]].

==== Litter ====

==== Litter ====

* 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 & Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]]

* Composition: 4% Fat, 8% Protein, 3% [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]]

[[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]]

[[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]]