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'''C1'''
*The hopper-like container
*no papillae and has glandular portions.
*Dorsal regions are stratified squamous and non-keratinized
*Ventral regions (glandular saccules) are lined by mucinous epithelial cells.
*Seems to be involved in absorption of water and solutes (not bicarbonate formation).
*Contents are homogenous and fibrous, with no gas cap as can be seen in ruminants.
*Single walled [[Oesophageal groove|oesophageal groove]] present.
'''C2'''
*Mostly glandular epithelium,except around the [[Oesophageal groove|oesophageal groove]].
*Contains numerous glandular divisions forming a retiform pattern.
'''C3'''
* Entirely glandular.
*The terminal 1/5th contains gastric glands - mucosa is reddish brown in this area (the rest is pink).