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The effect of bedrest on adrenal functionEight male subjects were subjected to continuous bedrest for 24-80 weeks for the purpose of studying metabolic responses. Three of the subjects did supine exercises daily during part of the study. Adrenal function was examined in relation to adrenal cortical and medullary excretions. The results reveal an increase in hydrocortisone throughout the test period, a decrease in norepinephrine and no change in epinephrine. These data suggest that exercise could decrease the severity of deconditioning caused by bedrest.
Document ID
19740035210
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Leach, C. S.
Hulley, S. B.
Rambaut, P. C.
Dietlein, L. F.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Space Life Sciences
Volume: 4
Subject Category
Biosciences
Accession Number
74A17960
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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