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Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Species Differences==
==Species Differences==
*Horses have a region called the margo plicatus which separates the glandular and non-gloandular parts of the equine stomach
*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).
*The equine stomach is relatively small with a strong cardiac sphincter which prevents the animal from vomiting
*The equine stomach is relatively small (10% GIT) with a strong cardiac sphincter which prevents the animal from vomiting. The equine stomach is rarely empty and retention time is short as expulsion into the duodenum stops when feeding stops.
*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.
*The canid stomach is of variable size. 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.
*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
*Carnivores have a subglandular layer of fibroblasts and collagen fibres for protection, e.g. from consuming bones. It is between the glands and the lamina muscularis.
*Carnivores have a subglandular layer of fibroblasts and collagen fibres for protection, e.g. from consuming bones. It is between the glands and the lamina muscularis.