The localization of neurons innervating the upper portion of the duodenum in the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve

: In anesthetized cats, using method of the retrograde transport of the horseradish peroxidase and electrophysiological techniques, the dorsal motor nucleus neurons innervating upper portion of the duodenum were found. Maximal number of such neurons were found within 1.0 to 2.5 mm rostral to the obex. The effects of the neurons stimulation on the electrical activity of the duodenum smooth muscles were studied. Possible role of the dorsal motor nucleus neurons in realisation of gastro-duodenum motor reflexes is discussed.