Abstract
A histochemical analysis of rabbit stapedius muscle fibers was conducted using the myofibrillar ATPase and NADH-tetrazolium reductase techniques. Two different fiber types, type 1 and type 2b, were identified. The functional significance of the results is discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adenosine Triphosphatases / metabolism*
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Animals
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Ear
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Female
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Muscles / metabolism*
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NADH Tetrazolium Reductase / metabolism*
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NADH, NADPH Oxidoreductases / metabolism*
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Rabbits
Substances
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NADH Tetrazolium Reductase
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NADH, NADPH Oxidoreductases
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Adenosine Triphosphatases