Necropsy Support

Table of Contents

Complete Guide


Much of the work carried out by DTT is in support of the National Toxicology Program (NTP), an interagency partnership of the Food and Drug Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and NIEHS.

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Cardiovascular System

  • Heart ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34251&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34251" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34251" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Digestive System

  • Esophagus and Trachea (oral study) ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34278&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34278" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34278" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • GI Tract ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34248&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34248" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34248" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Intestine ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34252&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34252" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34252" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Liver and Gall bladder (mouse only) ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34253&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34253" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34253" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Stomach ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34275&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34275" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34275" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Tongue ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34277&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34277" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34277" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Endocrine System

  • Adrenal gland ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34245&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34245" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34245" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Pituitary gland ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34246&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34246" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34246" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Thyroid gland, Parathyroid gland, Trachea (oral study) and Esophagus ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34278&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34278" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34278" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Female Genital System

  • Female Reproductive system ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34247&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34247" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34247" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Female uterus bladder ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34247&sys_revision=2&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34247" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34247" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Integumentary System

  • Mammary gland and Skin ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34272&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34272" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34272" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Zymbal gland ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34277&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34277" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34277" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Lymphoreticular System

  • Bone marrow (Sternum) ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34251&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34251" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34251" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Spleen ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34275&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34275" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34275" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Thymus ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34276&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34276" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34276" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Nervous System

  • Brain ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34246&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34246" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34246" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Spinal Cord and Spinal nerve root ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34274&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34274" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34274" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Male Genital System

  • Male Reproductive system ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34271&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34271" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34271" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Testis and Rete testis ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34271&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34271" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34271" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Musculoskeletal system

  • Musculoskeletal ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34272&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34272" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34272" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Respiratory System

  • Lung ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34276&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34276" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34276" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Lung Inflation States ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34254&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34254" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34254" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Nasal Cavity Sections ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34273&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34273" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34273" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")| Infusion ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34273&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34273" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34273" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Anterior and Posterior Nasal Cavity Sections ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34273&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34273" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34273" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Nasal cavity, Nasopharynx and Paranasal sinus ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34273&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34273" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34273" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Trachea (inhalation study) ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34278&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34278" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34278" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")

Urinary System

  • Kidney and Ureter ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34245&sys_revision=2&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34245" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34245" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")
  • Urinary bladder ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34271&sys_revision=1&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34271" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34271" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="") | Female Urinary bladder ("/Rhythmyx/assembler/render?sys_contentid=34247&sys_revision=2&sys_variantid=639&sys_context=0&sys_authtype=0&sys_siteid=&sys_folderid=" sys_dependentvariantid="639" sys_dependentid="34247" inlinetype="rxhyperlink" rxinlineslot="103" sys_dependentid="34247" sys_siteid="" sys_folderid="")