Difference between revisions of "Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| + | = Female= | ||
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| + | == Reproductive Tract == | ||
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| + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | ||
| + | ** Short uterine body | ||
| + | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|cervix]] | ||
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| + | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | ||
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| + | * Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks. | ||
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| + | == Oestrous Cyclicity == | ||
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| + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. | ||
| + | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
| + | ** Delayed if [[Reproductive_System#Lactation|lactating]]. | ||
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| + | == Gestation and Offspring == | ||
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| + | * [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 19-21 days. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
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| + | == Mammary Gland == | ||
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| + | * 7 pairs of teats. | ||
Revision as of 11:42, 21 July 2008
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 period 19-21 days.
- 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.