| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3295840 | Gastroenterology | 2009 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The fecal pellet activates local mucosal reflexes, which release serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) from enterochromaffin cells, and stretch reflexes that determine the site of origin and propagation of the CMMC, facilitating propulsion.
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Authors
Dante J. Heredia, Eamonn J. Dickson, Peter O. Bayguinov, Grant W. Hennig, Terence K. Smith,