ISSN:
1420-9071
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In exercised female rats, the elastin content of the thoracic and abdominal aorta decreased by 4–8% (p〈0.05). The collagen content in the thoracic aorta, was unchanged but in the abdominal aorta was reduced by 5.2% (p〈0.05). These results are discussed in connection with physical training.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01963128