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Cannon-Dougherty reflex
Associated persons:
Walter Bradford Cannon
Robert Watson Dougherty
Description:
Reflex closure of the cardia. It was first described by Cannon and later rediscovered by Dougherty, who did the bulk of his work with ruminants, particularly sheep.
We thank Andre Trombeta for information submitted.
Bibliography:
- W. B.Cannon:
Acid closure of the cardia.
American Journal of Physiology, Washington, 1908, 23: 105-114.
- R. W. Dougherty and C. D. Meredith:
Cinefluorographic studies of the ruminant stomach and of eructation.
American Journal of Veterinary Research, Chicago, 1955, 16: 96-100.
- R. W. Dougherty, R. E. Habel and H. E. Bond:
Esophageal innervation and the eructation reflex in sheep.
American Journal of Veterinary Research, 1958, 19: 115-128.
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