Characteristics of the water response across the dorsal epithelium of frog tongue

1. Dorsal epithelium of the frog tongue produced a change in potential difference across the tissue in response to removal of NaCl from the adapting Ringer solution on the mucosa. 2. The response was not caused by an osmotic decrease in the stimulus, and its profile was in many respects similar to t...

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Published in:	Comparative biochemistry and physiology. A, Comparative physiology Vol. 89; no. 4; p. 683
Main Authors:	Soeda, H, Sakudo, F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 1988
Subjects:	Animals Epithelium - physiology Hypotonic Solutions In Vitro Techniques Membrane Potentials Rana catesbeiana - physiology Sodium Chloride - pharmacology Tongue - physiology Water
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Summary:	1. Dorsal epithelium of the frog tongue produced a change in potential difference across the tissue in response to removal of NaCl from the adapting Ringer solution on the mucosa. 2. The response was not caused by an osmotic decrease in the stimulus, and its profile was in many respects similar to that of the receptor potential in frog taste cells. 3. In conclusion, the response may influence or modify water reception in frogs.
ISSN:	0300-9629
DOI:	10.1016/0300-9629(88)90853-5