News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 6, 260-264, Copyright © 1991 by International Union of Physiological Sciences

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Neural Control of the Inspiratory Pump

GC Sieck

Motor units, essential elements in neural control of the diaphragm, vary considerably in their contractile and fatigue properties. A model is presented that assumes an orderly motor unit recruitment according to fatigue resistance. It is concluded that diaphragm motor unit composition relates to functional requirements.

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