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What do fetal pigs drink so their stomach wont be empty?
Blood
Why is the stomach of a fetal pig no empty?
The mother sow provides all the nutrients needed by the fetus until birth. Directly into the blood stream.
In a fetal pig why is the anterior end of the stomach called the cardiac stomach?
Simply because it is closer to the heart. Cardiac refers to the heart.
Why would you not expect to find food in the stomach of the fetal pig?
There is a very good reason there is no food found in a fetal pig's stomach. The fetal pig was never born.
How does the human stomach compare to that of the fetal pig?
The human stomach is bigger than the fetal pig's. This of course is if the human is an adult human.
What is the material in the stomach of a fetal pig?
food
What do the esophagus and trachea lead into in the fetal pig?
In the fetal pig, the esophageal opening is located dorsal to the glottis. The esophagus lies to the top of the stomach, in close proximity to the diaphragm.
What is the greenish substance in the stomach when disecting a fetal pig?
The greenish substance in the stomach of a fetal pig is typically bile. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder before being released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.
What are the sections of a fetal pigs stomach?
esophageal, cardiac, and pyloric
What are the ridges inside the fetal pigs stomach called?
Rugae
What is the green debris found in the stomach of a fetal pig?
Meconium
What is the description of the inner wall of the stomach of the fetal pig?
The inner wall of the stomach of the fetal pig is lined with gastric mucosa, which contains gastric pits leading to gastric glands. These gastric glands secrete enzymes and mucus that aid in digestion. The lining also has rugae, which are folds that allow for expansion of the stomach.
