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| ==== Ovary ==== | | ==== Ovary ==== |
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− | * [[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. |
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| ** 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]]. |
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| ==== Gestation ==== | | ==== Gestation ==== |
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− | * 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 [[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]]. |
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| ==== Litter ==== | | ==== Litter ==== |
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| [[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]] | | [[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]] |
| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] |