The Use of an Isolated Earthworm Crop-Gizzard Preparation as a Model for Teaching Smooth Muscle Physiology

Presents a laboratory experiment showing the properties of smooth muscle using the crop and gizzard of the earthworm. (ASK)

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Published in:The American biology teacher 2001-01, Vol.63 (1), p.59-65
Main Authors: Krajniak, Kevin G., Klohr, Ryan W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biology
Body tissues
Dissection
Dose response relationship
Earthworm culture
Earthworms
Gizzard
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Laboratory Experiments
Muscles
Muscular System
Neurotransmitters
Physiology
Science Activities
Science Instruction
Secondary Education
Secondary School Science
Smooth muscle
Study and teaching
Transducers
Worms
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Summary:Presents a laboratory experiment showing the properties of smooth muscle using the crop and gizzard of the earthworm. (ASK)
ISSN:0002-7685
1938-4211
DOI:10.1662/0002-7685%282001%29063%5B0059%3ATUOAIE%5D2.0.CO%3B2