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*E.g. Cattle that are resting (not feeding or ruminating) only have contractions at 47-80 per hour
 
*E.g. Cattle that are resting (not feeding or ruminating) only have contractions at 47-80 per hour
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*Discrete reticular contraction preceeds biphasic ruminal contraction (see [[The Rumen - Anatomy & Physiology#Ruminoreticular contraction|ruminoreticular contractions]])
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*Discrete reticular contraction preceeds biphasic ruminal contraction (see [[Rumen - Anatomy & Physiology#Ruminoreticular contraction|ruminoreticular contractions]])
    
*Regurgitation depends upon the coordination of the stomach movements with the thoracic wall and throat: inspiration against a closed glottis creating a negative pressure in the thorax - allowing ingesta to be drawn into the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]]
 
*Regurgitation depends upon the coordination of the stomach movements with the thoracic wall and throat: inspiration against a closed glottis creating a negative pressure in the thorax - allowing ingesta to be drawn into the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]]
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