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Table 1 Summary of the contraction frequency and amplitude of the gastrointestinal tract tissues in vitro

From: Differential hypoglycaemic, anorectic, autonomic and emetic effects of the glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist, exendin-4, in the conscious telemetered ferret

 

Frequency of spontaneous contractions (cycles/min)

Amplitude of spontaneous contractions (g)

Amplitude of KCl response (g)

Amplitude of carbachol response (g)

Amplitude of EFS-induced response (g)

Antrum

8.65 ± 0.23

0.62 ± 0.14

5.46 ± 0.33

2.33 ± 0.18

2.48 ± 0.72

Duodenum

17.02 ± 0.20

0.70 ± 0.11

4.12 ± 0.55

1.77 ± 0.12

0.96 ± 0.30

Jejunum

20.01 ± 0.12

0.69 ± 0.21

5.01 ± 0.27

2.80 ± 0.21

0.99 ± 0.09

Ileum

18.25 ± 0.25

0.69 ± 0.21

4.28 ± 0.11

1.19 ± 0.17

0.65 ± 0.12

Colon

15.78 ± 0.36

0.88 ± 0.30

6.25 ± 0.61

4.37 ± 0.70

2.69 ± 0.91

  1. Data represents the mean ± s.e.m. of 3 animals.