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The thyroid gland of the fetal pig is located between the two lobes of the thoracic thymus. As in humans, it manufactures two hormones; thyroxine which regulates metabolism and calcitonin which lowers blood calcium levels.
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What organs are found in the thoracic cavity of a fetal pig?
The trachea, heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, thyroid gland, and the larynx are found in the cavity of a fetal pig.
What is the function of the thymus glands in a fetal pig?
The thymus gland in the fetal pig is responsible for producing certain hormones. These hormones regulate growth of the animal.
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 the function of the pig Thymus Gland?
it is an organ located in the chest thest helps the immune system develop!!:):) hop it help:)
What is the size of a thymus gland in a fetal pig?
The thymus gland is located in the neck and chest area. In a fetal pig, the exact size of the thymus gland is not known but it is said to be enormous.
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.
What is the function of the testes in a fetal pig?
The function of the testes in a fetal pig is to produce sperm and hormones. These organs are contained in the scrotum.
What is the function of the medulla in a fetal pig?
what is the function of the medulla
The lungs do not function in a fetal pig what takes over their function?
When the lungs do not function the backup respiratory system takes over the function of the lungs. This is true in a fetal pig.
What is the function of rectum in a fetal pig?
The function of the rectum in a fetal pig is the same as the function in a human. It is the area that gets rid of the waste that the body does not use.
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 is the function of the trachea in the fetal pig?
nothing
