Difference between revisions of "Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"

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* [[Mouse -Male- Anatomy & Physiology|Male]]
 
* [[Mouse -Male- Anatomy & Physiology|Male]]
 
* [[Mouse -Female- Anatomy & Physiology|Female]]
 
* [[Mouse -Female- Anatomy & Physiology|Female]]
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== Penis ==
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* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis.
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== Testes ==
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* Two testes in an external scrotum.
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* Open inguinal canals throughout life.
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** Allows testes to shrink and return to the abdomen in the non-breeding season.
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== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ==
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* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
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== Mammary Gland ==
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* Teats are absent.

Revision as of 11:39, 21 July 2008

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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.