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neurogenic contraction
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role in heart function
- In circulatory system: Fluid compartments
…of other invertebrates exhibit this neurogenic contraction.
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…the heart muscle itself) or neurogenic (originating in nerve ganglia). The hearts of the invertebrate mollusks, like those of vertebrates, are myogenic. They are sensitive to pressure and fail to give maximum beats unless distended; the beats become stronger and more frequent with increasing blood pressure. Although under experimental conditions…
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