Circulatory (Cardiovascular) System 1) In the fetal pig we can see the thymus. Would we be able to see this structure within an older adult pig? No, shrinks as we age 2) The coronary artery within the fetal pig supplies oxygen rich blood to what two portions of the fetal pig heart? How does this compare with the coronary arteries within the human heart?
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In fetal pigs, the thymus is visible and can be seen as a small, pinkish structure located in the upper chest area. However, as pigs age and reach adulthood, the thymus gradually decreases in size and becomes less visible. In older adult pigs, the thymus may not Show more…
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