Abstract
Oscillators are devices that have a continuous and rhythmic output. These devices may be electronic circuits, computer programs, mathematical equations or biological systems. Some of the familiar examples of biological oscillators are cardiac electrical activity, bladder emptying, sleep cycle, menstrual cycle in women and gastrointestinal electrical control activity (ECA).
Keywords
Great Curvature Gastrointestinal Motility Relaxation Oscillator Intrinsic Frequency Cardiac Electrical Activity
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