ISSN:
1573-8221
Keywords:
adaptation
;
hyperthermia
;
spermatogenesis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Keeping sexually mature albino mice in a hot and humid chamber at a temperature of 43°C and a relative humidity of 65% for a single exposure causes destruction of the spermatogenic epithelium, as reflected in degeneration and desquamation of the sex cells in 55% of the seminiferous tubules. Preliminary heat training for 10 days increased the physiological degeneration of the spermatogenic cells in only 16% of seminiferous tubules. This could be evidence of adaptation of the sex cells to the action of high temperatures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00785720