Pharmacological characterization of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation induced by swallowing, vagal efferent nerve stimulation, and esophageal distention.

Paterson, W G

Pharmacological characterization of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation induced by swallowing, vagal efferent nerve stimulation, and esophageal distention. [electronic resource] - Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology Jul 1992 - 1011-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0008-4212

10.1139/y92-139 doi


Animals
Arginine--analogs & derivatives
Atropine--pharmacology
Blood Pressure--drug effects
Deglutition--physiology
Electric Stimulation
Electrophysiology
Esophagogastric Junction--drug effects
Esophagus--physiology
Female
Hexamethonium Compounds--pharmacology
Male
Methoxydimethyltryptamines--pharmacology
Muscle Relaxation--drug effects
NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester
Neurons, Efferent--physiology
Neurotransmitter Agents--physiology
Opossums--physiology
Physical Stimulation
Vagus Nerve--physiology