Figure 7

Summary heat map showing contraction frequency, with and without scES at T13/L2, in the rectum (2 cm from the anal verge) and a representative trace. During scES, the rectum (a–d) had a lower contraction frequency than when Stim was Off (note hot colors in the right pane of a–d). The trace (e) clearly shows inhibition of rectal contractions when stimulation is being applied (black bars) at high intensity and recovers when stimulation is turned off. The number of animals included in these data were as follows: IF, n = 7; STxF, n = 8; IM, n = 12; STxM, n = 9. Statistical notation for between group differences: (a) IF > STxF; (b) STxF > IF; (c) IM > STxM; (d) STxM > IM; (e) IF > IM; (f) IM > IF; (g) STxF > STxM; (h) STxM > STxF. Statistical notation for within group differences: (i) On > Off; (j) Off > On; (k) > Q1; (l) > Q2; (m) > Q3; (n) > Q4.