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News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 2, 214-217, Copyright © 1987 by International Union of Physiological Sciences
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H Sjovall, M Jodal and O Lundgren
The sympathetic efferent innervation of the small intestine contains fibres that increase intestinal net fluid absorption. This pathway seems to be part of the regulatory system for maintaining fluid balance. Knowledge of the mechanism and type of receptors involved may be of interest in the development of new drugs against diarrheal disease.
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