Investigations concerning the metabolic adaptation of rats to cold.
Physiologie, 1977/4-1977/6;14(2):113-4.
Tulea E, Schneider F, Petroiu A, Schneider F
PMID: 405683
Abstract
Investigations were performed in 40 male albino rats, mean weight 150 g, fed a standard diet and subjected to the action of cold for 8 days. The histological picture of the thyroid gland indicated a hyperfunction in accordance with the increase of oxygen intake, weight loss, an increase in glycemia, lactate, pyruvate and cholesterol.
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Physiological; Animals; Blood Glucose; Body Weight; Cholesterol; Cold Temperature; Lactates; Male; Metabolism; Oxygen Consumption; Pyruvates; Rats; Thyroid Gland
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