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| + | |maplink = Reproductive System (Content Map) - Anatomy & Physiology | ||
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| + | |subtext1=SMALL DOMESTIC MAMMALS | ||
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| + | == Male == | ||
| − | + | === Penis === | |
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* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis. | * Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis. | ||
| − | == Testes == | + | === Testes === |
* Two testes in an external scrotum. | * Two testes in an external scrotum. | ||
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| − | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | ||
| − | == Mammary Gland == | + | === Mammary Gland === |
* Teats are absent. | * Teats are absent. | ||
| − | + | ==Female== | |
| − | = | + | === Reproductive Tract === |
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* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | ||
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| − | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
* Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks. | ||
| − | == Oestrous Cyclicity == | + | === Oestrous Cyclicity === |
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. | ||
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| − | == Gestation and Offspring == | + | === Gestation and Offspring === |
| − | === Gestation === | + | ==== Gestation ==== |
* [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 19-21 days. | * [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 19-21 days. | ||
| − | === Litter === | + | ==== Litter ==== |
* Litter size 6-16 | * Litter size 6-16 | ||
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* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | * Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | ||
| − | == Mammary Gland == | + | === Mammary Gland === |
* 7 pairs of teats. | * 7 pairs of teats. | ||
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Revision as of 12:09, 3 September 2008
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Male
Penis
- Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
Testes
- Two testes in an external scrotum.
- Open inguinal canals throughout life.
- Allows testes to shrink and return to the abdomen in the non-breeding season.
Puberty and Sexual Maturity
- Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
Mammary Gland
- Teats are absent.
Female
Reproductive Tract
- Bicornate uterus
- Short uterine body
- Single cervix
Puberty and Sexual Maturity
- Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks.
Oestrous Cyclicity
- Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
- Post-partum oestrus.
- Delayed if lactating.
Gestation and Offspring
Gestation
- Gestation period 19-21 days.
Litter
- Litter size 6-16
- Altricial young
- Eyes open at 12-14 days.
- Earliest weaning age 21 days.
- Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.
Mammary Gland
- 7 pairs of teats.