REFLEX RESPONSES OF THE NICTITATING MEMBRANE
- 30 June 1935
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Physiological Society in American Journal of Physiology-Legacy Content
- Vol. 112 (3) , 422-429
- https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplegacy.1935.112.3.422
Abstract
Reflex contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle in the nictitating membrane of the cat are described. The vagus is a suitable afferent to demonstrate reflex relaxation. Section of the vagi and denervation of the carotids increase the contractions elicited from the sciatic. Excitatory and inhibitory rebounds may be recorded. After-discharge may be very prolonged. Simultaneous stimulation of 2 afferents leads to summation of the reflex effects. The responses of the nictitating membrane are direct and not secondary to changes of blood pressure.This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: