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. 1961 Sep;2(3):246–251. doi: 10.1136/gut.2.3.246

The measurement of intestinal sounds in man and their relationship to serum 5-hydroxytryptamine

B G Adams
PMCID: PMC1413271  PMID: 13859290

Abstract

Carbachol and magnesium sulphate were used to increase the motility of the intestine in healthy volunteers. The effect was estimated by recording changes in abdominal sounds. Serum 5-hydroxytryptamine levels were assayed and found to be higher after gastrointestinal stimulation.

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