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How is a forked uterus in pigs an adaptation for multiple births?
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The uterus of pigs has separate canals instead of a single canal. The evolutionary advantage of this is that multiple births can be performed.
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Why does a cat have a y shaped uterus?
A cat uterus is y shapedÊso as to support multiple fetus. The lower end of the Y is the cervix.Ê
Why are multiple births more common in cats than in humans?
Litter size depends on body size, gestation period, life span and type of uterus. In cats, several eggs mature and release at the same time, whereas usually only one egg matures and releases in a human.
How is a cat uterus different from a human uterus?
Unlike the human female, the cat has a horned (bipartile) uterus. The uterus of the cat has the appearance of a Y, with the upper two branches being the uterine horns and the stem of the Y the body of the uterus.
What kind of uterus do sheep have?
Bicornate Uterus
Where are uterus belong to?
Uterus belongs to a female. It is situated inside the lower abdomen in the pelvic cavity.
How does the structure of the uterus in the cat correlate to multiple births from each pregnancy?
Human normally have single births from a pregnancy, whereas the expanded uterus in cats facilitates multiple births. if your cat is pregnant, the uterus will be greatly enlarged and you may find many fetuses inside.
What is the main problem with multiple births?
The problem with multiple births is that there is only so much room in even the most accommodating womb (uterus). Babies need to reach a certain size and gestational age before they can survive outside the uterus.
What are the sexes of the largest multiple births?
bob was one of the 400 boys and 300 girls out of the uterus
Why do gerbils have a forked uterus?
I'd be interested to know where you heard that as I've done necropsies on female gerbils and have not found that to be true.
Why does a cat have a y shaped uterus?
A cat uterus is y shapedÊso as to support multiple fetus. The lower end of the Y is the cervix.Ê
What is The difference between a rat and human uterus?
In a rat, the uterus is shaped like two horns, extending up into the abdominal cavity. this way the rat can support multiple fetuses.
Why are multiple births more common in cats than in humans?
Litter size depends on body size, gestation period, life span and type of uterus. In cats, several eggs mature and release at the same time, whereas usually only one egg matures and releases in a human.
How many babies can a woman have at once with out invitro fertilization?
It is not uncommon to have twins and even triplets with IVF. IUI (artificial insemmination) has higher chances of multiple births simply because you can't control how many eggs fertilize. With IVF the dr can control how many embroys he transferrs.
In medical terminology what is the difference between births and deliveries?
'Birth' is the act of being born; passage of a child from the uterus. 'Delivery' is giving birth to a child, together with the placenta and membranes.
What would happen if the mesentery were not present in a fetus pig?
The mesentery is required for normal fetus births. The mesentery provides a barrier between the fetus and the uterus and also supplies nutrients.
Are virgin births possible?
Yes, virgin births are possible. It's a method called "in vitro fertilization." It's the process of a doctor takes a woman's egg and fertilizes it with a man's sperm, and then inserts the fertilized egg into the woman's uterus. There is no sex involved, which means you still remain a virgin.
Can a mother give 25 births to 25 babys in a hospital if they are multiples?
Most likely no, a human mother can not, I dont think 25 eggs can be fertilized at once and then grow in one woman's uterus.
