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Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 16:08, 14 July 2008
, 16:08, 14 July 2008→Species Differences
*The size of the non-glandular region in the simple stomach varies between species. It is largest in the horse, pig and then smallest in the dog.
*The size of the non-glandular region in the simple stomach varies between species. It is largest in the horse, pig and then smallest in the dog.
===Equine===
*Horses have a region called the margo plicatus which separates the glandular and non-glandular parts of the equine stomach. The non-glandular area is lined with squamous epithelium (not columnar).
*Horses have a region called the margo plicatus which separates the glandular and non-glandular parts of the equine stomach. The non-glandular area is lined with squamous epithelium (not columnar).
*A 500kg horse can produce 30ml of gastric juice in 24 hours
*A 500kg horse can produce 30ml of gastric juice in 24 hours
===Canine===
*The canid stomach is of variable size ranging from 0.5 to 6L according to breed. A full stomach can touch the bladder.
*The canid stomach is of variable size ranging from 0.5 to 6L according to breed. A full stomach can touch the bladder.
*A 25kg dog can produce 0.5 to 1L gastric juice in 24 hours
*A 25kg dog can produce 0.5 to 1L gastric juice in 24 hours
===Porcine===
*The cardia in the pig is thickened, taking up nearly half the area of the stomach
*The cardia in the pig is thickened, taking up nearly half the area of the stomach
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