Motility is the ability to move spontaneously from one location to another by consuming energy. In biology, the term usually refers to single-celled and simple multicellular organisms, and ...

AIMS To determine the effects of cholinergic stimulation and inhibition on myoelectric, contractile, and emptying parameters of gastric motility. METHODS Ten normal subjects underwent three studies ...

A large body of literature dealing with oesophageal motility abnormalities has evolved over the past few decades but comparisons among studies have been compromised by the lack of a widely accepted ...

Additionally, the outer component is known as the outer dynein arm (ODA), whereas the inner structure is known as the inner dynein arm (IDA). A radial spoke structure in each PMT regulates motility by ...

When couples struggle to conceive, the focus often falls on the woman. Yet, male infertility accounts for about a third of ...

Gastroparesis may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) and caused by many different things including diabetes, chemotherapy, and disorders like scleroderma or Parkinson's disease. It can also ...

While prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound structures, they do have distinct cellular regions (Figure 1). In prokaryotic cells, DNA bundles together in a region called the nucleoid. Primitive ...

It is undeniable that animal welfare is an important aspect of animal production, and its definition does not differ greatly across the population, at least in Europe. According to a survey carried ...

Studies show that up to 40% of travelers experience constipation due to changes in routine, diet, and hydration levels, making it a common yet overlooked digestive issue while on vacation.