Skeletal System of Mice
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What is the primary function of the axial skeleton in mice?

  • To facilitate movement and flexibility
  • To support the upper and lower limbs
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To provide protection for the internal organs (correct)

    • What is unique about the dental structure of mice?

  • Mice have teeth that are only present on the upper jaw
  • Mice have a fixed number of teeth that do not grow throughout their lifetime
  • Mice have a single incisor that grows continuously throughout their lifetime
  • Mice have incisors that grow continuously throughout their lifetime (correct)

    • How many bones make up the skull of a mouse?

  • 30 bones
  • 20 bones
  • 29 bones (correct)
  • 25 bones

    • What is the composition of the pelvis in mice?

    <p>Four bones that fuse together to form a solid structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the skeletal system of mice during development?

    <p>The skeletal system ossifies gradually after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary growth pattern of mice during development?

    <p>Rapid growth and development during the first few weeks of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of raising poultry in agriculture?

    <p>For their eggs, meat, and feathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of poultry's diet?

    <p>Omnivorous, eating both plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common health issue in poultry?

    <p>Avian influenza (bird flu)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following poultry species is known for its distinctive gobble and iridescent feathers?

    <p>Turkeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern for the conservation of poultry breeds?

    <p>Industrialization and loss of genetic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of ducks?

    <p>Their webbed feet and ability to swim</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Skeletal System of Mice

    Overview

    • Mice have a compact, lightweight skeleton that allows for agility and flexibility
    • The skeletal system is composed of 206 bones, similar to humans

    Axial Skeleton

    • Skull: Made up of 29 bones, including the cranium, facial bones, and auditory ossicles
    • Vertebral column: Composed of 7 cervical, 13 thoracic, 6 lumbar, 4 sacral, and 29 caudal vertebrae
    • Ribcage: Consists of 13 pairs of ribs, with the first 7 pairs being true ribs and the remaining 6 pairs being false ribs

    Appendicular Skeleton

    • Upper limbs: Each limb consists of a scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges
    • Pelvis: Composed of 4 bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis) that fuse together to form a solid structure
    • Lower limbs: Each limb consists of a femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges

    Special Features

    • Dental structure: Mice have a unique dental structure, with incisors that grow continuously throughout their lifetime
    • Auditory ossicles: Mice have three middle ear bones (ossicles) that aid in sound transmission

    Development and Growth

    • Skeletal development: Mice are born with a cartilaginous skeleton, which gradually ossifies after birth
    • Growth patterns: Mice exhibit rapid growth and development, with most skeletal growth occurring during the first few weeks of life

    Skeletal System of Mice

    Overview

    • Mice have a compact, lightweight skeleton that allows for agility and flexibility.
    • The skeletal system is composed of 206 bones, similar to humans.

    Axial Skeleton

    • The skull is made up of 29 bones, including the cranium, facial bones, and auditory ossicles.
    • The vertebral column is composed of 7 cervical, 13 thoracic, 6 lumbar, 4 sacral, and 29 caudal vertebrae.
    • The ribcage consists of 13 pairs of ribs, with the first 7 pairs being true ribs and the remaining 6 pairs being false ribs.

    Appendicular Skeleton

    • Each upper limb consists of a scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.
    • The pelvis is composed of 4 bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis) that fuse together to form a solid structure.
    • Each lower limb consists of a femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges.

    Special Features

    • Mice have a unique dental structure, with incisors that grow continuously throughout their lifetime.
    • Mice have three middle ear bones (ossicles) that aid in sound transmission.

    Development and Growth

    • Mice are born with a cartilaginous skeleton, which gradually ossifies after birth.
    • Mice exhibit rapid growth and development, with most skeletal growth occurring during the first few weeks of life.

    Definition and Characteristics of Poultry

    • Poultry refers to domesticated birds raised for eggs, meat, and feathers
    • Omnivorous diet and social animals, often living in flocks
    • Communicate through vocalizations and visual displays
    • Known for unique courtship and mating behaviors

    Types of Poultry

    • Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
      • Most common domesticated bird species
      • Originated from red junglefowl in Southeast Asia
    • Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)
      • Originated from Mexico and Central America
      • Known for their distinctive gobble and iridescent feathers
    • Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)
      • Originated from wild ducks in Asia and Europe
      • Known for their webbed feet and ability to swim
    • Geese (Anser anser domesticus)
      • Originated from wild geese in Europe and Asia
      • Known for their honking calls and V-formations during migration

    Poultry in Agriculture

    • Raised for eggs, meat, and feathers
    • Often kept in large groups in industrial farms or small backyard flocks
    • Important source of protein in many human diets

    Health Issues and Diseases

    • Avian influenza (bird flu)
    • Newcastle disease
    • Infectious bronchitis
    • Parasites like mites, lice, and fleas

    Conservation Status

    • Many poultry breeds are threatened or endangered due to industrialization and loss of genetic diversity
    • Efforts are being made to conserve and promote heritage breeds

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    Learn about the skeletal system of mice, including the axial skeleton and its components, such as the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage.

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