Difference between revisions of "Mouse Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| − | + | === Penis === | |
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* Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis. | * Os penis lies within the tissue of the penis. | ||
| − | == Testes == | + | === Testes === |
* Two testes in an external scrotum. | * Two testes in an external scrotum. | ||
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| − | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | ||
| − | == Mammary Gland == | + | === Mammary Gland === |
* Teats are absent. | * Teats are absent. | ||
| − | + | ==Female== | |
| − | = | + | === Reproductive Tract === |
| − | + | * [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornate uterus]] | |
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** Short uterine body | ** Short uterine body | ||
| − | ** Single [[ | + | ** Single [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] |
| − | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
* Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 2-4 weeks. | ||
| − | == Oestrous Cyclicity == | + | === Oestrous Cyclicity === |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. |
* Post-partum oestrus. | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
| − | ** Delayed if [[ | + | ** Delayed if [[Lactation - Anatomy & Physiology|lactating]]. |
| − | == Gestation and Offspring == | + | === Gestation and Offspring === |
| − | === Gestation === | + | ==== Gestation ==== |
| − | * | + | * Gestation period 19-21 days. |
| − | === Litter === | + | ==== Litter ==== |
* Litter size 6-16 | * Litter size 6-16 | ||
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* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | * Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | ||
| − | == Mammary Gland == | + | === Mammary Gland === |
* 7 pairs of teats. | * 7 pairs of teats. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:54, 5 July 2012
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.