Two groups of spinal interneurones that respond to stimulation of the abdominal viscera of the cat
Population
63 spinal interneurones that received inputs from the abdominal viscera of the cat
Design
Preclinical
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Extends spinal reflex mapping in animal models; leaves open applicability to human continence mechanisms.
Structured PICO
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Population
63 spinal interneurones that received inputs from the abdominal viscera of the cat
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Intervention
Stimulation of the abdominal viscera (distension or contractions)
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Outcome
Electrophysiological response (discharge rate, static pressure thresholds)surrogate
Identified two groups of spinal interneurones in cats that mediate vesico- and colono-sphincteric reflexes or vesico- and colono-sympathetic reflexes.
Cite This Study
McMahon et al. (1982) studied this question.