ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Leydig cell
;
pineal gland
;
neonate
;
fetus, rat
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The collective volume of Leydig cells in prenatally pinealectomized newborn rats declined as sharply as in intact newborn rats. Also, the collective volume in pups born in the dark declined in a fashion similar to that in pups born in the light. The results indicate that neither the pineal gland nor the light is responsible for the neonatal shrinkage of Leydig cells.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01971470