GASTRIC MOTILITY: THE ELECTROGASTROGRAM.

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Abstract:

This report discusses interrelations between gastrointestinal activity and the behavior of the organism as a whole. A method of recording the electrogastrogram, EGG, from electrodes fixed to the skin surface of the abdomen is described. The report starts with a brief history of various methods for recording gastric activity it then proceeds to discuss the nature of the EGG and the techniques for analyzing the records obtained. It ends with a brief summary of research results which provide information about the source of the potentials and about the validity of the method. Author

Author(s):
Russell, Roger W. ; Stern, Robert M.
Author Organization(s):
INDIANA UNIV AT BLOOMINGTON
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Annotation:
Methods of studying gastric activity: the electrogastrogram.
Pagination:
0001

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA49 193md2063, Nonr 908 15
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
STARVATION, BEHAVIOR, STOMACH, FLUOROSCOPES, PHYSIOLOGY, PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
Keyword(s):
HUNGER
Report Date:
1965 Apr 01