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What is the main function of the spleen in fetal pigs?
To produce, store, and eliminate blood cells.
What is the appearance of the stomach lining in the fetal pig?
The function of the spleen in fetal pigs is to filter the blood and remove old or dying blood cells. The liver is the largest organ in the body.
What is the Shape of fetal pigs kidney?
The shape of a fetal pigs kidney is oval. -knowing this from just doing fetal pig exam
In which structure would fetal pigs be found?
Fetal pigs are found in a structure called a uterine horn. It is the point where the uterus and the uterine tubes meet.
Why do they call a baby pig a fetal pig?
Fetal pigs is the name of pigs that haven't been born yet. They were taken from their mother as fetuses -- thus, fetal pigs. Baby pigs that have been born are called piglets.
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.
What is the site of fetal hematopoiesis?
Predominantly in the fetal liver before moving to the spleen and finally the bone marrow.
What is the order of fetal pigs?
Artilodactyla
What is the function of external auditory aperture in fetal pigs?
The external auditory aperture is present in fetal pigs. This organ is the eventual opening for the auditory lobes in adult pigs.
Shape and size of fetal pigs liver?
The pigs lungs are located in the chest cavity. They are on both sides of the body and they feel spongy.
What is the evolutionary significance to the hard palate in fetal pigs?
The hard palate is present in the cranium of fetal pigs. This evolved to protect the fetus from damages inside the womb.
What is the anatomy of the alimentary canal in fetal pigs?
The alimentary canal of fetal pigs consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), large intestine (cecum, colon, rectum), and anus. These structures play a role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, with some modifications present in fetal pigs compared to adult pigs for fetal development and nutrient absorption during early stages of life.
