Abstract
1. The effects of adenosine, adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP), a slowly degradable ATP analogue β,γ-methylene ATP (APPCP) and a degradation resistant ATP analogue α,β-methylene ATP (APCPP) were examined on the turtle heart. Adenosine, ATP, APPCP and APCPP had no effect on the rate or force of contraction of either the atrium or ventricle. 2. The effects of acetylcholine and noradrenaline were also examined on the turtle heart. Acetylcholine decreased the force and rate of contraction of turtle atria in a concentration-dependent manner. Noradrenaline increased the rate of contraction but caused a slight decrease in the force of contraction of the atrium. Neither acetylcholine nor noradrenaline produced an inotropic effect on the ventricle.
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