Stimulation of lacrimal secretion by sympathetic nerve impulses in the rabbit |
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Authors: | V Tangkrisanavinont |
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Institution: | Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand |
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Abstract: | Direct electrical stimulation of the preganglionic nerve trunk of the ipsilateral superior cervical sympathetic ganglion induced fluid secretion from the cannulated main excretory duct of the non-stimulated rabbit lacrimal gland. The optimum strength and frequency of stimulation were 4 volts and 25 Hz. At this stimulus parameter, the rate of secretion was 2.1 +/- 0.2 microliter/10 min. The sympathetic-induced lacrimal secretion was markedly depressed after intravenous administration of hexamethonium (1 mg/kg) and by post-ganglionic neurectomy. The results suggest that, in addition to parasympathetic nerve activity, sympathetic nerve impulses, which pass through the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion, also play a role in initiating fluid secretion in the rabbit lacrimal gland. |
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