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| | ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| − | ==Histology== | + | ==[[Reticulum - Histology|Histology]]== |
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| − | [[Image:Reticulum Histology Sheep.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Reticulum Histology (Sheep) - Copyright RVC 2008]] | |
| − | *Keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
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| − | *No glands
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| − | *Honeycomb appearance of short and tall folds
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| − | *Mucosal layer thrown into folds
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| − | *The folds gradually merge into papillae where the reticulum meets the rumen
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| − | *Lamina muscularis present as discrete bands of smooth muscle (not continuous)
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| − | *[[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Papillae|Conical papillae]], also called secondary papillae, on folds providing a rough surface to increase food breakdown
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| − | *2 thick layers of tunica muscularis- inner circular and outer longitudinal
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| − | *The upper keratinised layer protects against abrasion
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| − | *The deeper layers metabolise [[Volatile Fatty Acids - Anatomy & Physioogy|volatile fatty acids]]
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| | ==Species Differences== | | ==Species Differences== |
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| − | [[Category:Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | + | [[Category:Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology]] |