ISSN:
1573-8221
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Thiry-Vella operation and angiostromy of the portal vein were performed in 3 dogs. The secretory and motor functions of the small intestine were studied in these animals; the content and the activity of cholinesterase in the arterial blood and the blood of the portal vein were investigated as well. After x-ray irradiation of dogs in a dose of 400 r the portal vein showed the presence, of acetylcholine which is absent in a fasting normal animal. The activity of cholinesterase in these conditions has considerably diminished, whereas the motor activity increased. Later, with the rise of the cholinesterase activity, acetylcholine was seen to disappear, and the motor intestinal function depressed These facts point to the relationship between disturbed intestinal motor function and the changes in the acetylcholine-cholinesterase system.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00783500
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