Reproductive system
To the left is an image of the female reproductive track and below is an image of the male reproductive track. Parts to the Female Reproductive Tract: Ovary- Produces the egg Oviduct- Where the egg meets up with sperm to become fertile Uterus- Where the egg continues to travel to reach the cervix Cervix- Helps sperm reach the egg and where the egg attaches to the wall and develops a young animal. Vagina- Organ of copulation at mating, birth canal, exit passage for urine. A sow will have anywear between 8 to 12 pigglets in 114 day or better said as 3 months 3 weeks and 3days. |
Parts to the Male Reproductive Tract:
Seminiferous tubules (in the testicle) - Sperm cells are produced Epididymis- Sperm cells mature Scrotum- Two lobed sack that contains the testicles and controls the temp of the testicles Vas Deferens- Delivers sperm from the epididymis to the urethra Ampulla- Enlarged part of the Vas Deferens, hold the sperm till ejaculation Urethra- Muscular canal extending from the bladder through the penis Penis- Organ of copulation, passage way for urine and semen. |
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Information retrieved from Dr. Doug Smith
Information retrieved from Dr. Doug Smith