Biophysical properties of the longitudinal smooth muscle of the guinea‐pig rectum

1. The membrane properties of the longitudinal muscle layer of the guinea‐pig rectum were studied in hypertonic solution (twice the normal Krebs by addition of sucrose) by the micro‐electrode technique. To produce the electrotonic potential and spike, stimulating partitions were used.

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