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Myogenic tone is a state of muscle tone in living creatures that originates from the muscle itself rather than from the autonomic nervous system or from hormone processes. It may be contrasted with neurogenic tone, which is created by actions of the autonomic nervous system.[1]

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  1. ^ Johansson, B (September 1989). "Myogenic tone and reactivity: definitions based on muscle physiology". Journal of Hypertension Supplement. 7 (4): S5-8, discussion S9. PMID 2681596.


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