Figure 14 - Threshold of the adductor reflex is plotted with respect to intrathoracic pressure.


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Anatomy and development and physiology of the larynx

Clarence T. Sasaki

GI Motility online (2006)

doi:10.1038/gimo7

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Note the development of a linear response. (Source: Ikari T, Sasaki C. Glottic closure reflex: control mechanisms Ann Otol Rhino Laryngol 1980;89(3): 220-224, with permission from Annals Publishing Co.)

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