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| * Lie in the subcutaneous fat near the penis and open into the prepuce. | | * Lie in the subcutaneous fat near the penis and open into the prepuce. |
− | * Sebacious glands that secrete a [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Pheromones|pheromone]] used for scent marking. | + | * Sebacious glands that secrete a [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Pheromones|pheromone]] used for scent marking. |
| * Regress with age and fill with stagnant [[Skin_- Anatomy & Physiology#Glands|sebum]]. | | * Regress with age and fill with stagnant [[Skin_- Anatomy & Physiology#Glands|sebum]]. |
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| ==== Ovary ==== | | ==== Ovary ==== |
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− | * Right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is located at the level of L4-5 just caudal to the right [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]]. | + | * Right [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is located at the level of L4-5 just caudal to the right [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]]. |
− | * Left [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is located at the level of L5-6 caudal to the left [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]]. | + | * Left [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] is located at the level of L5-6 caudal to the left [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidney]]. |
− | ** Nearer the midline than the right [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]]. | + | ** Nearer the midline than the right [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]]. |
− | * Both [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]] are embedded in fat. | + | * Both [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]] are embedded in fat. |
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| ==== Oviduct ==== | | ==== Oviduct ==== |
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Oviduct_- Anatomy & Physiology|Oviduct]] is convoluted and winds around the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] in 10-12 loops. | + | * [[Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|Oviduct]] is convoluted and winds around the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] in 10-12 loops. |
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| ==== Uterus ==== | | ==== Uterus ==== |
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− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Duplex Uterus]] | + | * [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Duplex Uterus]] |
− | ** Two [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervices]] | + | ** Two [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervices]] |
| ** Uterine horns remain separate until uniting in a single [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]. | | ** Uterine horns remain separate until uniting in a single [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]]. |
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| * Vaginal opening lies caudal to clitoral glands and is closed by a membrane until puberty. | | * Vaginal opening lies caudal to clitoral glands and is closed by a membrane until puberty. |
| ** '''Clitoral (Preputial) Glands''': Lie in subcutaneous fat near the clitoris and open into a preputial fold. | | ** '''Clitoral (Preputial) Glands''': Lie in subcutaneous fat near the clitoris and open into a preputial fold. |
− | *** Sebacious glands that secrete a [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Pheromones|pheromone]] used for scent marking. | + | *** Sebacious glands that secrete a [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Pheromones|pheromone]] used for scent marking. |
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| ==== Attachments and Blood Supply ==== | | ==== Attachments and Blood Supply ==== |
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| * Anastamoses between the ovarian and uterine artery occur in the uterine mesentery. | | * Anastamoses between the ovarian and uterine artery occur in the uterine mesentery. |
− | * Mesovarium and mesometrium contain large volumes of fat, which surround the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidneys]], abdominal wall and [[Alimentary_- Anatomy & Physiology|intestinal loops]]. | + | * Mesovarium and mesometrium contain large volumes of fat, which surround the [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|kidneys]], abdominal wall and [[Alimentary_- Anatomy & Physiology|intestinal loops]]. |
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| ===Oestrous Cyclicity === | | ===Oestrous Cyclicity === |
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| * Non-seasonal polyoestrus | | * Non-seasonal polyoestrus |
− | * LH surge (responsible for [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]]) is strongly linked to circadian rhythm and usually occurs in the late afternoon. | + | * LH surge (responsible for [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]]) is strongly linked to circadian rhythm and usually occurs in the late afternoon. |
− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_- Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. | + | * [[Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus cycle]] 4-5 days. |
| * Duration of oestrus is ~14 hours. | | * Duration of oestrus is ~14 hours. |
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| ==== Gestation ==== | | ==== Gestation ==== |
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− | * [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation|Gestation]] length is 20-22 days. | + | * Gestation length is 20-22 days. |
− | * [[Gestation_-Placenta_- Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] is haemochorial. | + | * [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] is haemochorial. |
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| ==== Litter ==== | | ==== Litter ==== |
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− | [[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]] | + | [[Category:Small Mammal Reproduction]][[Category:Bullet Points]] |