To elucidate smooth muscle activity of the urinary bladder, we utilized an optimized animal model and a specially developed, computer-aided data acquisition and analysis system for bioelectrical signals. Twenty-five Wistar rats were pharmacologically paralyzed and artificially respirated. The urinar
Similarities and differences in the autonomic control of airway and urinary bladder smooth muscle
β Scribed by Martin C. Michel; Sergio Parra
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 180 KB
- Volume
- 378
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0028-1298
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