The mechanism of the peristaltic reflex in the isolated guinea-pig ileum.
1956
H W KOSTERLITZ, and
V W PIRIE, and
J A ROBINSON
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D007082
Ileum
The distal and narrowest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between the JEJUNUM and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE.
D010528
Peristalsis
A movement, caused by sequential muscle contraction, that pushes the contents of the intestines or other tubular organs in one direction.
Peristalses
D012018
Reflex
An involuntary movement or exercise of function in a part, excited in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the brain or spinal cord.
D006168
Guinea Pigs
A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research.