Myogenic tone

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Myogenic tone is a state of muscle tone in living creatures that originates from the muscle itself rather than from the autonomic nervous system or from hormone processes. It may be contrasted with , which is created by actions of the autonomic nervous system.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Johansson, B (September 1989). "Myogenic tone and reactivity: definitions based on muscle physiology". Journal of Hypertension Supplement. 7 (4): S5-8, discussion S9. PMID 2681596.


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