| Literature DB >> 7200635 |
F A Jolesz, X Cheng-Tao, P W Ruenzel, E Henneman.
Abstract
In paraplegics and quadriplegics a profound paralysis of skeletal muscles occurs below the level of the spinal lesion. Unexplained in this state is the development of an overactive external urethral sphincter, which interferes with emptying of the bladder and may lead to infection of the urinary tract. Studies of cats show that the discharge of motoneurons causing this contraction has all the characteristics of a flexor reflex.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 7200635 DOI: 10.1126/science.7200635
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728