Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
1973
Thesis Director
L. Stephen Whitley
Abstract
The adrenal physiology of the albino rat was studied through the measurement of adrenal ascorbic acid levels. A cyclic phenomenon was observed which follows the diel periodicity of the animal. Ascorbic acid values were found to be characteristically higher in males than in females. A similar difference was also seen in populations divided into young animals (body weight less than 175 grams) and old animals (body weight greater than 175 grams). Crowding, induced by manipulating the area of cage space per gram of body weight, was observed to be a definite stressor and caused the adrenal ascorbic acid levels to demonstrate an alarm reaction response.
Recommended Citation
Barr, Mary Jo, "The Effects of Crowding on the Diurnal Ascorbic Acid Levels of Albino Rats" (1973). Masters Theses. 3824.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/3824
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