Topics:
Animal Refresher, Animal Reproduction
Match the Column – Uterus Type/Shape & Species
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Question (English)
Match the column — Type/shape of uterus with corresponding species:
| TABLE-I | TABLE-II |
|---|---|
| 1. T-shape uterus | a. Cow |
| 2. 99% of pregnancies are left-horned | b. Rodents |
| 3. Bicornuate uterus | c. Mare |
| 4. Bipartite uterus | d. Camel |
| 5. Duplex uterus | e. Sow |
- 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b ✓ Correct
- 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-e, 5-b
- 1-c, 2-e, 3-d, 4-a, 5-b
- 1-a, 2-d, 3-e, 4-c, 5-b
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b
Detailed Explanation
- 1. T-shape uterus → (c) Mare: The mare has a T-shaped uterus — two equal-length horns meeting the body at right angles, giving a symmetrical T-shape. This is why twin pregnancies are problematic — limited space.
- 2. 99% of pregnancies are left-horned → (d) Camel: In the she-camel, approximately 99% of pregnancies develop in the left horn of the uterus — a unique characteristic. In cattle, most pregnancies are in the right horn.
- 3. Bicornuate uterus → (e) Sow: The sow has a bicornuate uterus with very long, coiled uterine horns (up to 1.2–1.5 m) — designed to accommodate 8–14 piglets.
- 4. Bipartite uterus → (a) Cow: Cattle (cow) have a bipartite uterus — two uterine horns with a partial septum (intercornual ligament) dividing them internally, with a common uterine body. Y-shaped externally.
- 5. Duplex uterus → (b) Rodents: In rodents (rat, rabbit, guinea pig), the uterus is completely duplex — two entirely separate uterine horns each with its own cervical opening into the vagina. No shared body.
