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THE DISTRIBUTION OF NORADRENALINE IN THE SHEEP OVIDUCT
Author(s) -
Holst PJ,
Cox RI,
Braden AWH
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
australian journal of experimental biology and medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.999
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1440-1711
pISSN - 0004-945X
DOI - 10.1038/icb.1970.55
Subject(s) - oviduct , ampulla , biology , endocrinology , medicine , sphincter , anatomy , andrology , chemistry
Summary The noradrenaline content of portions of the sheep oviduct was determined by chemical analysis. The content was significantly higher in the isthmus than the ampulla (e.g. 1·05 v 0·20 μg./g. wet tissue). It is thought the isthmus may act as a sphincter and be important in the hesitant movement of the ovum through the oviduct.