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==Introduction==

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[[Image:Gizzard Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Gizzard Histology- Dr. Thomas Caceci]]

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==Histology==

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==[[Gizzard - Histology|Histology]]==

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*Thin, but tough mucous membrane

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*Pale, thin lining raised into ridges

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*3 layers of lamina muscularis

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*Cuboidal epithelium

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*Tubular glands

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*Cuticle of koilin a carbohydrate complex is present due to the solidifying of the glandular secretion. It is replenished as it is worn down.

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*Thick keratin layer to protect muscle

==Species Differences==

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