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Ferret Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:53, 5 July 2012
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== MALE ==
== MALE ==
* Ductus deferens is accompanied by the deferent artery and vein.
* Ductus deferens is accompanied by the deferent artery and vein.
** With the [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|nerves]] and [[Lymphatic_Vessels_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|lymphatic vessels]], form the spermatic cord.
** With the [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|nerves]] and [[Lymphatic_Vessels_- Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatic vessels]], form the spermatic cord.
* Spermatic cord passes cranially to the inguinal canal into the abdomen.
* Spermatic cord passes cranially to the inguinal canal into the abdomen.
* Testicular artery then splits off from the spermatic cord.
* Testicular artery then splits off from the spermatic cord.
==== Histology ====
==== Histology ====
* Testes, blood vessels, [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|nerves]], [[Lymphatic_Vessels_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|lymphatics]] and ductus deferens are wrapped in a pouch of peritoneum called the Vaginal Sac.
* Testes, blood vessels, [[PNS Structure - Anatomy & Physiology|nerves]], [[Lymphatic_Vessels_- Anatomy & Physiology|lymphatics]] and ductus deferens are wrapped in a pouch of peritoneum called the Vaginal Sac.
** Extends through the inguinal canal in development prior to testicular descent.
** Extends through the inguinal canal in development prior to testicular descent.
* Males mate the year after they are born.
* Males mate the year after they are born.
== Female==
== FEMALE ==
* Known as the Jill.
* Known as the Jill.
==== Ovary ====
==== Ovary ====
* Left [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] lies caudal to the middle of the 14th [[Musculoskeletal_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ribs_and_Sternum|rib]] and caudal to the left [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]].
* Left [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] lies caudal to the middle of the 14th [[Musculoskeletal_System Overview_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ribs_and_Sternum|rib]] and caudal to the left [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]].
* Right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] is caudal to the middle of the last [[Musculoskeletal_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ribs_and_Sternum|rib]] (15th) and caudal to the right [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]].
* Right [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is caudal to the middle of the last [[Musculoskeletal_System Overview_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ribs_and_Sternum|rib]] (15th) and caudal to the right [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]].
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are suspended by ligaments from the abdominal wall.
* [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] are suspended by ligaments from the abdominal wall.
==== Uterus ====
==== Uterus ====
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate uterus]]
* [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate uterus]]
** Long uterine horns
** Long uterine horns
** Small Uterine Body
** Small Uterine Body
==== Vulva ====
==== Vulva ====
* Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the [[Anus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|anus]].
* Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the [[Anus_- Anatomy & Physiology|anus]].
** During the non-breeding season, it is small and slit-like.
** During the non-breeding season, it is small and slit-like.
** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut.
** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut.
* Oestrus is shown by a swollen, pink vulva which regresses 2-3 weeks after mating.
* Oestrus is shown by a swollen, pink vulva which regresses 2-3 weeks after mating.
* Induced ovulator
* Induced ovulator
** If mated, [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]] occurs within 30-40 hours of coitus.
** If mated, [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] occurs within 30-40 hours of coitus.
** If not mated, may remain in continual oestrus for up to ~4 months.
** If not mated, may remain in continual oestrus for up to ~4 months.
*** Unmated jills can die from postoestrus non-regenerative anaemia.
*** Unmated jills can die from postoestrus non-regenerative anaemia.
*** Continual stimulation of oestrogen to the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovaries]], leading to hyperoestrogenism.
*** Continual stimulation of oestrogen to the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]], leading to hyperoestrogenism.
*** Excess oestrogen supresses [[Bone_Marrow_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|bone marrow]] activity.
*** Excess oestrogen supresses [[Bone_Marrow_- Anatomy & Physiology|bone marrow]] activity.
*** Symptoms include swollen vulva, allopecia and anaemia.
*** Symptoms include swollen vulva, allopecia and anaemia.
=== Gestation ===
=== Gestation ===
* [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation|Gestation]] period is 42 days.
* Gestation period is 42 days.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_Classification_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]] is zonary.
* Placenta is zonary.
==== Litter ====
==== Litter ====
** Eyes open at 4-5 weeks.
** Eyes open at 4-5 weeks.
** Weaned at 6-8 weeks.
** Weaned at 6-8 weeks.
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