answersLogoWhite

0

Since a pigs and humans are mammals, their brains are basically the same as far as structures. The size of the different structures differs, but the basic composition is very similar.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Biology

How is a pig's brain compared to man's brain?

A pig's brain is smaller and less developed than a human brain in terms of complexity, size, and cerebral cortex folding. However, pigs have been used in neuroscience research due to similarities in brain structure and function, making them valuable models for studying certain aspects of human brain function.


Are pigs poisonous to humans?

No, pigs are not poisonous to humans.


How are fetal pigs obtained?

Fetal pigs are typically obtained from companies that specialize in supplying educational specimens for dissection in classroom settings. These companies work with facilities that process pigs for food consumption, and they obtain the fetal pigs as a byproduct of that process. The fetal pigs used for dissection are typically sourced from pigs that have been raised for food production.


Do male and female pigs have the same number of teats?

Usually, yes. But the teats on a bore are for no purpose.


What are the key differences between Taenia solium and Taenia saginata, and how do these differences impact their transmission and potential health risks to humans?

Taenia solium and Taenia saginata are two types of tapeworms that infect humans. The key difference between them is their intermediate hosts - Taenia solium uses pigs as intermediate hosts, while Taenia saginata uses cattle. This difference impacts their transmission to humans, as consuming undercooked pork or beef containing the larvae can lead to infection. Taenia solium poses a greater health risk to humans compared to Taenia saginata, as it can cause cysticercosis when the larvae migrate to different tissues in the body, including the brain. This can result in serious health complications, such as seizures and neurological disorders. On the other hand, Taenia saginata typically causes milder symptoms in humans, such as abdominal discomfort. Overall, the key differences in intermediate hosts and potential health risks make Taenia solium a more concerning parasite for human health compared to Taenia saginata.

Related Questions

What is the difference between isotopes and a radioisotope?

pigs and farts


What is the difference between feeding cows pigs goats and pigs?

The difference between feeding cows, pigs and goats is the type of food they eat. Pigs will eat almost anything in addition to their feed. Cows and goats will graze and also eat feed.


What is the difference between male guinea pigs and females?

If you turn them over you will see a difference


Does a pigs brain look the same as a humans brain?

no


What is the difference between black pigs and pink pigs?

The difference is that one has a shade of black and one has a color of pink.


What is the difference in appearance between guinea pigs hamsters and gerbils?

hamsters have been smaller than guinea pigs and gerbils look like squirrels but smaller


Difference between ham and beef burger?

One is made from pigs and the other from beef (cows or cattle).


In what ways are humans and fetal pigs different?

Theres a whole latta differences between a human body and a pig fetus which is jst about everything down do DNA and chromasomes but the difference between a fetal human n a fetal pig is the DNA, chromosomes, and development


What differences in fetal elimination of nitrogenous wastes account for the structural differences between pigs and humans?

There are no noticeable difference in fetal elimination of nitrogenous wastes which would account for the structural differences between pigs and humans. Waste is eliminated through urination.


What is the difference between pork type and bacon type pigs?

None, one is slaughtered at an earlier age/weight and processed differently.


What is the difference between Beef and Pork Gelatin?

Beef gelatin is made from the bones of cows. Pork gelatin is made from the bones of pigs.


What is the difference between the origin of the common carotid arteries in the pig and in the human?

The carotid arteries are very similar in pigs and humans. The cardiovascular system is conserved across all mammal species including pigs and humans.