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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 texture of a fetal pig's lungs?
smoothe
What protects the lungs in a fetal pig?
rib cage
What is The airway from mouth to lungs in a fetal pig?
Trachea
What does a fetal pig lung looks like?
A fetal pig's lungs are similar to an adult's in the interior. The difference is that it is much smaller.
How many lobes of the lungs are there in a fetal pig?
They Have Four Lobes
What is the tissue covering the lungs called on a pig?
The pleura cover and protect the lungs in a fetal pig.
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.
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.
Why are a fetal pig's lungs collapsed?
A fetal pig's lungs are collapsed because they are filled with fluid while in the uterus. This allows for easier passage through the birth canal and prevents the lungs from being damaged during development. Once the pig is born and takes its first breath, the lungs expand and fill with air.
What system does the diaphragm belong in the fetal pig?
The diaphragm in a fetal pig attaches to the abdominal and thoracic cavity. It is used to help the pig breath.
If a section of a lung is cut from a fetal pig and dropped in a glass of water it will sink as it contains no air. Give an explanation why the lung of a fetal pig would not contain air.?
The lungs of a fetal pig do not contain air because a developing fetus receives oxygen and nutrients from the mother's bloodstream through the placenta, not from breathing air. Therefore, there is no need for the lungs to be inflated with air until birth when the piglet starts breathing independently.
