Drinking behavior in thyroidectomized rats: effects of central cholinergic stimulation and of water deprivation.
Braz J Med Biol Res
; 23(6-7): 621-4, 1990.
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Normally hydrated thyroidectomized (TX) rats stimulated intracerebroventricularly with carbachol and dehydrated TX rats drank significantly smaller volumes of water than their respective controls. This suggests lower central sensitivity to thirst and to drinking behavior induced by both cholinergic activation and extracellular fluid depletion. Dehydrated TX rats excreted a significantly larger urinary volume than the controls, suggesting the existence of changes in the renal mechanisms of water retention. Such changes could be related to a reduction in vasopressin binding sites.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Glândula Tireoide
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Tireoidectomia
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Privação de Água
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Comportamento de Ingestão de Líquido
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz J Med Biol Res
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil