Observations on the anatomy of the duodenum in the porcupine (Hystrix cristata).

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Özdemir D.

Journal Of Applied Animal Research, cilt.35, sa.1, ss.95-96, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Dergi Adı: Journal Of Applied Animal Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.95-96
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Duodenal structure of the porcupine (Hystrix cristata) was examined grossly and microscopically. The

mucosal lining of the duodenum was composed of villi and intestinal crypts. The epithelium covering the

villi and crypts were of the simple columnar type. Goblet cells were observed throughout the epithelial

lamina and intestinal gland. Brunner’s glands were located in largest numbers in the duodenal submucosa.

These glands were significantly decreased towards the jejunum. Thus duodenal morphology of the porcupines

was similar to other rodents.