Difference between revisions of "Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"
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=== Reproductive Tract === | === Reproductive Tract === | ||
| − | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- | + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] |
** Short uterine body | ** Short uterine body | ||
| − | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- | + | ** Single [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] |
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=== Oestrous Cyclicity === | === Oestrous Cyclicity === | ||
| − | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_- | + | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_- Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. |
* Post-partum oestrus. | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
** Delayed if [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Lactation|lactating]]. | ** Delayed if [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Lactation|lactating]]. | ||
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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
- Gestation period 19-21 days.
Litter
- 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.