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The esophagus of a fetal pig, like many organs and body parts, looks very similar to that of a human. It is a long narrow tube, pinkish in color, with cilia lined in the inside (to help push down the food).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoIn a fetal pig, the esophagus begins at the back of the mouth and is where food passes through to the intestine. It is not known exactly how long the esophagus in a fetal pig is.
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∙ 9y agoThe esophageal tissue is what is used to make up the esophagus of a fetal pig. You will find esophageal in the throat of a fetal pig.
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What do the esophagus and trachea lead into in the fetal pig?
In the fetal pig, the esophageal opening is located dorsal to the glottis. The esophagus lies to the top of the stomach, in close proximity to the diaphragm.
Where is the cardiac sphincter found in the fetal pig?
Controls passive from the esophagus into the stomach.
What does the thorax of a fetal pig do?
The thoracic duct of a fetal pig is used to transport food into the stomach. This is present before the development of the esophagus.
How long can a fetal pig live?
A fetal pig is an unborn pig used in schools for dissection. Therefore, a fetal pig doesn't have a life span, because they never actually lived.
How long is fetal pig?
depends on age
Identify the major organs of the respiratory system in a fetal pig?
The major organs of a fetal pig's respiratory system are the esophagus, trachea, larynx, lungs and diaphragm. Non-organ components include the external nares, thymus gland and thyroid gland.
What is a rostrum of a fetal pig?
the rostrum is the snout of a fetal pig
What are the characteristics in the fetal pig?
There are many characteristics found in a fetal pig. Fetal pigs generally have all of the characteristics of an adult pig.
What is the function of the epididymis of the fetal pig?
The epididymis in a fetal pig is responsible for producing sperm. It is located on one testicle in the fetal pig.
In a fetal pig what is the main function of the cranium?
The cranium of a pig serves to protect the brain from damage. However, in a fetal pig it has no purpose since a fetal pig is an unborn pig used for dissecting purposes.
What part of the fetal pig stores bile and lies underneath the fetal pig?
gullbladder
Why would you not expect to find food in the stomach of the fetal pig?
There is a very good reason there is no food found in a fetal pig's stomach. The fetal pig was never born.
