The Laboratory RatMark A. Suckow, Steven H. Weisbroth, Craig L. Franklin Elsevier, 2005 M12 20 - 928 pages The Laboratory Rat, Second Edition features updated information on a variety of topics including: rat genetics and genomics, both spontaneous and induced disease; state-of-the-art technology for housing and husbandry; occupational health, and experimental models. A premier source of information on the laboratory rat that will be of interest to veterinary and medical students, senior graduate, graduate students, post-docs and researchers who utilize animals in biomedical research.
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... role. The carotid bodies are located on each side of the neck, in the bifurcation of the common carotid artery. The carotid bodies are composed of nerve tissue and arise as branches of the glossopharyngeal and vagus trunks and the ...
... role. The carotid bodies are located on each side of the neck, in the bifurcation of the common carotid artery. The carotid bodies are composed of nerve tissue and arise as branches of the glossopharyngeal and vagus trunks and the ...
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... role in the endocrine system. Specifically, the gonads, the uterus, and the placenta secrete hormones important in ... roles. 116 JOHN HOFSTETTER, MARK A. SUCKOW, AND DEBRA L. HICKMAN C. Thyroid and Parathyroid D. Adrenals E. Pancreas F ...
... role in the endocrine system. Specifically, the gonads, the uterus, and the placenta secrete hormones important in ... roles. 116 JOHN HOFSTETTER, MARK A. SUCKOW, AND DEBRA L. HICKMAN C. Thyroid and Parathyroid D. Adrenals E. Pancreas F ...
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... roles in luteolysis and parturition. The placenta has been shown to secrete lactogens, which stimulate progesterone and ... role in the control of blood pressure (Vallotton et al., 1990). Melatonin, important in regulation of daily and ...
... roles in luteolysis and parturition. The placenta has been shown to secrete lactogens, which stimulate progesterone and ... role in the control of blood pressure (Vallotton et al., 1990). Melatonin, important in regulation of daily and ...
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... role of vasopressin in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activation during stress: an assessment of the evidence. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1018, 151–161. Masilamani, S., Knepper, M.A., and Burg, M.B. (2000). Urine concentration and ...
... role of vasopressin in hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis activation during stress: an assessment of the evidence. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1018, 151–161. Masilamani, S., Knepper, M.A., and Burg, M.B. (2000). Urine concentration and ...
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... role of the circumvallate papilla/von Ebner gland complex. Med. Hypotheses 53, 40–44. Schittny, J.C., Djonov, V., Fine, A., and Burri, P.H. (1998). Programmed cell death contributes to postnatal lung development. Am. J. Respir. Cell Mol ...
... role of the circumvallate papilla/von Ebner gland complex. Med. Hypotheses 53, 40–44. Schittny, J.C., Djonov, V., Fine, A., and Burri, P.H. (1998). Programmed cell death contributes to postnatal lung development. Am. J. Respir. Cell Mol ...
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8 Analysis of Behavior in Laboratory Rats | 191 |
9 Nutrition | 219 |
18 Experimental Modeling and Research Methodology | 587 |
19 Anesthesia and Analgesia | 627 |
20 Euthanasia and Necropsy | 665 |
21 Integrating Biology with Rat Genomic Tools | 679 |
22 Gnotobiotics | 693 |
23 Spontaneous Surgically and Chemically Induced Models of Disease | 711 |
24 The Nude Rat | 733 |
25 Gerontology and AgeAssociated Lesions | 761 |
10 Housing and Environment | 303 |
11 Bacterial Mycoplasmal and Mycotic Infections | 339 |
12 Viral Disease | 423 |
13 Parasitic Diseases | 453 |
14 Neoplastic Disease | 479 |
15 Metabolic Traumatic and Miscellaneous Diseases | 513 |
16 Medical Management and Diagnostic Approaches | 547 |
17 Occupational Health and Safety | 565 |
26 Cardiovascular Research | 773 |
27 Toxicology | 803 |
28 Embryology and Teratology | 817 |
29 Immunology | 847 |
30 Wild and Black Rats | 865 |
Appendix 1 Selected Normative Data | 883 |
Index | 885 |
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