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What does the nasopharynx do in a fetal pig?
In a fetal pig, the function of the nasopharynx is to connect the oral and nasal cavities. It is located in the upper throat, behind the nose.
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.
Is the foramen ovale in fetal cirulation oxygenated?
Yes, the foramen ovale in fetal circulation is oxygenated. It is a small opening between the right and left atria of the heart that allows oxygen-rich blood, received from the placenta through the umbilical vein, to bypass the non-functioning fetal lungs and flow directly into the left atrium. This oxygenated blood then circulates to the rest of the body, supporting fetal development.
How can you know without dissection whether you are studying a male or female fetal pig?
You can determine the sex of a fetal pig by looking at the distance between the anus and the genital opening. Males will have a larger space between these two openings compared to females. Additionally, male fetal pigs will have a small protrusion called a scrotum.
In a fetal pig what is the main function of the cranium?
The cranium in a fetal pig, just like in humans, serves to protect the brain. It also provides structure and support for the head, and allows for the attachment of muscles and ligaments necessary for head movement.
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 does the nasopharynx do in a fetal pig?
In a fetal pig, the function of the nasopharynx is to connect the oral and nasal cavities. It is located in the upper throat, behind the nose.
What is the name of the hole between the atria in a fetus?
The remnants of the fetal opening between the right and left atria is referred to as the foramen ovalis. This is the opening during the fetal life and referred to as remnants due to the opening closing soon after birth.
An opening between the right and left atria that's present in fetal mammals is the?
A. Foramen Ovale ;)
What is the purpose of using a fetal monitors?
Fetal monitoring is used to check your baby's heart rate while pregnant. During contractions, fetal monitoring is used to see how the baby tolerates and responds to contractions.
What is the posterior opening of the digestive tract in a fetal pig?
The posterior opening of the digestive tract in a fetal pig is called the anus. It is the terminal end of the gastrointestinal system where waste material is expelled from the body. The anus is located at the posterior end of the pig, opposite to the mouth which is at the anterior end.
What is a description of fetal omphalocele?
A birth defect in which portions of the stomach, liver, and intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall.
In the fetal circulation the opening between the artium and the left artium is the?
The opening between the right and left atrium is the foramen ovale. The duct connecting the pulmonary artery to the aorta is the ductus arteriosus.
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 heart chamber dos the superior and posterior vana cava open on a fetal pig?
The heart chamber that the superior and posterior vena cava opens to on a fetal pig is the right atrium. The opening to both vena cava's are valveless.
What does the placenta do for a fetal pig?
It has the same purpose as all other placental pregnancies, it carries nutrients to the fetus from the mother.
Is the foramen ovale in fetal cirulation oxygenated?
Yes, the foramen ovale in fetal circulation is oxygenated. It is a small opening between the right and left atria of the heart that allows oxygen-rich blood, received from the placenta through the umbilical vein, to bypass the non-functioning fetal lungs and flow directly into the left atrium. This oxygenated blood then circulates to the rest of the body, supporting fetal development.
