THE EFFECT OF ACCLIMATIZATION TO COLD ON THE G TOLERANCE OF RATS

Abstract

Two grouus of rats were acclimatized to cold (4 to 6 C) for 37 days and then exposed to acceleration of 20 positive G until the heart rate decreased to 2 beats p r second. No statistically significant difference in tolerance to acceleration was found between the cold-acclimatized animals and their controls. Exposure to cold caused loss of weight and increase in adrenal gland size.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 1961
Accession Number
AD0259072

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth Reeves

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acclimatization
  • Adrenal Glands
  • Age Groups
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Base Lines
  • Body Weight
  • Confidence Limits
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Fatty Acids
  • Glands
  • Government Procurement
  • Heart Rate
  • Losses
  • Metabolism
  • Survival
  • Transistor Amplifiers

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  • Cardiovascular Physiology