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Physiological responses during whole body suspension of adult ratsThe objective of this study was to characterize responses of adult rats to one and two weeks of whole body suspension. Body weights and food and water intakes were initially reduced during suspension, but, while intake of food and water returned to presuspension levels, body weight remained depressed. Diuresis was evident, but only during week two. Hindlimb muscle responses were differential, with the soleus exhibiting the greatest atrophy and the EDL a relative hypertrophy. These findings suggest that adult rats respond qualitatively in a manner similar to juveniles during suspension.
Document ID
19880025228
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Steffen, J. M.
(Louisville Univ. KY, United States)
Fell, R. D.
(Louisville Univ. KY, United States)
Musacchia, X. J.
(Louisville, University KY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Physiologist, Supplement
Volume: 30
ISSN: 0031-9376
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Accession Number
88A12455
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-386
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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