Sensory-motor responses to mechanical stimulation of the esophagus after sensitization with acid

Figure 3 (PDF) Tension during bag-distension-induced contractions (the afterload tension) plotted as functions of the radius immediately before the contractions (the preload radius) as shown in Figure 1. Five to eight datasets were computed during the distension for 10 representative subjects. Data calculated at painful sensations were all above preload radii of 11.5 mm and are shown as open markings.