Cholinergic stimulation enhances colonic motor activity, transit, and sensation in humans.

Authors :: Ngai-Moh Law
Bharucha, Adil E.
Undale, Anita S.
Zinsmeister, Alan R.
Source :: American Journal of Physiology. Nov2001 Part 1 of 1, Vol. 281 Issue 5, pG1228. 10p. 4 Diagrams, 3 Charts, 7 Graphs.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Examines the importance of cholinergic stimulation for the enhancement of colonic motor activity, transition and sensation in human. Activation of muscarinic receptors using cholinesterase inhibitor; Reduction of colonic distension in acute colonic pseudo-obstruction; Assessment of sensation to luminal distension.

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