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There is no evidence supporting a procedure where a pig's stomach was actually transplanted into a human. However, there is research going on involving a procedure like this.

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What organs can be transplanted from a pig to a human?

The skin


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.


Did a stomach of a pig get transplanted into a human?

Honey, let me tell you, that's a wild idea! While it sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, pig-to-human organ transplants, also known as xenotransplantation, are actually being researched. So, technically speaking, it's not a complete impossibility. But trust me, I wouldn't want to be the one waking up with a pig's stomach inside me!


What does the xenotransplantation operation entail?

With xenotransplantation, non-human tissue or organs is transplanted into human recipients. Basically, it means that organs from a pig are transferred to a human.


What can be transplanted from the human body?

Organs, tissues, and cells can be transplanted from the human body. This includes organs such as the heart, kidneys, and liver, tissues like corneas and bones, and cells such as blood stem cells. Transplants are performed to replace damaged or failing body parts in order to restore function and improve quality of life.


What is the general shape of a pigs stomach?

Typically, the pig's stomach is similar to human's stomach. It has been generally referred to as being shaped like a bean.


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.


Is a pig human?

Of course a pig is not a human. It is a pig. It is another type of mammal altogether.


What is a hog maul?

The stomach of a pig


Do they use pig stomach for transplant?

No.


Why doesn't your guinea pig like eating human food?

An animal such as The guinea pig doesn't eat human food because it's stomach doesn't agree with it and it's instincts tell it to no eat it because when they smell the human food they tend to already know not to eat it. :) hope that answered your question :)


What is the function of stomach in a pig?

to digest food