Rats can't vomit! Who knew?

Jun 01, 2005 15:14

Curtesy of Improbable ResearchRats can't vomit. They can't burp either, and they don't experience heartburn. Rats can't vomit for several related reasons: (1) Rats have a powerful barrier between the stomach and the esophagus. They don't have the esophageal muscle strength to overcome and open this barrier by force, which is necessary for vomiting ( Read more... )

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voodoosmile June 2 2005, 16:25:57 UTC
Hmmmm cute fuzzy bunnies can't either, otherwise they DIE.
Eeeeeek!!!!!
I could barf for them right now tho.If they wanted me to.
Owie!
Why must it be sooo sunny and bright out???
Why god why????
*bursts into flame*

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isara June 21 2005, 00:08:03 UTC
mm. rat vomit... or not.

This is Perian. We met formally (again) on Saturday night, and I'm feeling rather proud of myself for remembering your LJ name...). Mind if I add you?

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