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Why rats can't vomit, and why humans do
Rats 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…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Sep 25, 2008 | Why rats can't vomit, and why humans do by marketer | 52 | 20 |
