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Guinea Pig Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:53, 5 July 2012
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== Male ==
== Male ==
==== 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.
* [[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.
==== Oviduct ====
==== Oviduct ====
* [[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.
==== Uterus ====
==== Uterus ====
* [[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]].
* 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
==== 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)
* [[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]].
==== 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_%26_Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]]
* Composition: 4% Fat, 8% Protein, 3% [[Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Carbohydrate:Lactose|Lactose]]
[[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]]
[[Category:Bullet Points]]