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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 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.
What is the order of fetal pigs?
Artilodactyla
What is a fetal shunt between the aorta and the pulmonary trunk?
ductus arteriosus
What does the pancreas look like in the fetal pig?
In fetal pigs, the pancreas is a soft, elongated organ located near the duodenum. It is pinkish in color and has lobes that are not easily distinguished. The pancreas in fetal pigs is small compared to adult pigs and is still developing.
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.
Does the fetal pig have an appendix?
Yes, fetal pigs do have an appendix. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ located at the junction of the small and large intestines. However, the appendix in fetal pigs and humans is not as prominent as in other animals.
Describe the pathway of metabolic waste from the aorta to the outside of the body in the fetal pig?
Metabolic waste leaves the aorta through the renal artery and enters the kidneys, where it undergoes filtration to form urine. The urine then travels through the ureters to the urinary bladder, where it is stored until it is released through the urethra to the outside of the body.
