Mechanosensory transduction in the enteric nervous system

Terence K. Smith, Nick J. Spencer, Grant W. Henning

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Abstract

Two classes of sensory neuron within the myenteric plexus of the colon give complementary information regarding the tension of smooth muscle and its degree of stretch. Both sensory systems appear to be capable of generating a different pattern of
motility
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-25
Number of pages3
JournalPhysiological News
Volume58
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes

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