The Effect Of A Unilateral Vagotomy And Subsequent Vagal Sprouting On Diving Bradycardia In The Frog

Abstract

Unilateral vagotomies were performed on frogs to see if the diving reflex would be altered and if subsequent sprouting would correct this alteration. It was found that a unilateral vagotomy had no effect on diving bradycardia which occurred in a normal manner after surgery. Diving bradycardia was also found to be free of sympathetic influence.