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Egg Incubation Physiology - Anatomy & Physiology
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== Heat Transfer to the Egg ==
== Heat Transfer to the Egg ==
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* Transfer of heat from the body to the egg is the most important contribution of the incubating adult to incubation.
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* Most birds develop a seasonal bare patch of skin known as the 'brood patch' on part of the thorax and abdomen.
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** 'Brood patch' is in direct contact with the egg to permit a greater heat transfer than if there were feathers between them.
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* At the same time, there is an increase in the size and number of blood vessels in the bare skin.
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** Serves to increase heat transfer, as hot blood runs closer to the surface.
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* Adult can adjust the rate of heat transfer by:
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** Standing or leaving the egg.
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** The closeness with which the 'brood patch' is applied to the egg.
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** Responding physiologically to the temperature of the egg, thus increasing or decreasing metabolic heat production.
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* 'Brood patch temperature is 34.9-42.4
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== Development of Physiological Functions ==
== Development of Physiological Functions ==
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