Digestive System - Esophagus and Stomach 

Surface Epithelium of a Papilla in the Rumen of a Goat

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The surface epithelium is stratified squamous keratinized. The core is made up of connective tissue and blood and contains a dense network of capillaries (not readily observable here). Volatile fatty acids are absorbed from the rumen. The surface epithelium uses these VFA as energy source. Surgical no. 99-190764. 2966-026. PK0257. H&E. Original mag. 50x. Rumen. Stomach. Digestive System. Goat.