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| | ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| − | ==Histology== | + | ==[[Abomasum - Histology|Histology]]== |
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| − | [[Image:Abomasum Histology Sheep.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Abomasum Histology (Sheep) - Copyright RVC 2008]] | |
| − | *Simple columnar epithelium
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| − | *3 layers of tunica muscularis- inner oblique, middle circular and outer longitudinal
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| − | *Lamina muscularis thicker (3 separate layers)
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| − | *Gastric glands in lamina propria of mucosal layer in pyloric region (lighter part)
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| − | *Heavily coated by mucous for protection
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| − | *Submucosa contains loose connective tissue, many blood vessels and unilocular adipocytes
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| − | *Deep gastric pits
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| − | *Coiled glands in lamina propria opening into gastric pits
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| − | *Pink inner mucosa
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| − | *Rugae are present in the pyloric region
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| − | *Torus (large swelling) is present at the pyloric passage to narrow the lumen
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| − | *Dark mucosa of fundus and body contain peptic glands
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| | ==Species Differences== | | ==Species Differences== |
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| − | [[Category:Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | + | [[Category:Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology]] |