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Where does gas exchange occur in fetal pigs?
lungs
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 texture of the fetal pigs trachea?
I just did this dissection on Friday. They're more smooth and firm. I'm 99% sure that this is because a fetus' lungs wouldn't have to expand and contract yet so it wouldn't take on that flexible, spongy texture. That's the answer I'm putting on my lab report anyway!
Why would the lung of a fetal pig be contained with air?
Fetal pigs that are prepared for dissection may have the lungs inflated to make them easier to identify and dissect. There is also a chance the piglet was born alive when its mother was slaughtered (fetal pigs come from mother pigs slaughtered for ham/pork) and then euthanized.
How much does fetal pigs lungs weigh?
It depends on the size of the pig! You're supposed to weigh them in class.
Compare the number of lobes in the humans lungs with the numbers of lobes in the fetal pigs lungs?
Humans have a total of five lung lobes: three in the right lung and two in the left lung. In contrast, fetal pigs typically have a more simplified lung structure with a total of four lobes—two in each lung. This difference reflects the distinct developmental and functional needs of humans and fetal pigs, particularly in relation to their respiratory systems.
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.
Does the diaphram function in fetus pig?
Yes, the diaphragm does function in fetal pigs. It helps facilitate breathing by separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities, allowing the piglet to inflate its lungs as it transitions to breathing air after birth.
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.
Why is circulation to the lungs bypassed in fetal pigs?
It is bypassed because there is no need for the blood to go to the lungs and get "pick up" if the pig is dead.
