What is the function of the spleen in a fetal pig?

The spleen is involved in the circulatory system in that it destroys, recycles and synthesizes red blood cells. The spleen also stores excess blood that can be released into the bloodstream in response to an injury such as a large cut.

What color is the spleen in a fetal pig?

brownish
Lift the stomach and identify this light-colored organ. The spleen is an elongate, flattened, brownish organ that extends along the posterior part of the stomach ventral to (above) the pancreas. The cecum is a blind pouch where the small intestine joins the large intestine.

What is visible underneath the liver in a fetal pig?

Gall bladder
Gall bladder. This greenish organ is located underneath the liver, the bile duct attaches the gall bladder to the duodenum. The gall bladder stores bile and sends it to the duodenum, via the bile duct.

How many lobes does a fetal pig liver have?

five lobes
There are small differences in a few organs. Liver – the human liver has four lobes: right, left, caudate and quadrate. The fetal pig liver has five lobes: right lateral, right central, left central, left lateral, and caudate.

How can you tell if a fetal pig is male or female?

Determine the sex of your pig by looking for the urogenital opening. On females, this opening is located near the anus. On males, the opening is located near the umbilical cord. If your pig is female, you should also note that urogenital papilla is present near the genital opening.

Why are pig organs best for human transplant?

While the transplantation of human organs depends on the use of toxic immunosuppressive agents, the use of pig organs will make it possible to, at least in part, alleviate rejection by genetic modification of the animal.

Do pigs have poor digestive system?

Both swine and humans are omnivores. Carnivores and omnivores possess a simple monogastric digestive system. Dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, and pigs all share this most-simple of digestive systems. In a monogastric digestive system, food is chewed, swallowed, and enters a low-pH stomach where protein disassembly begins.