Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
- Volume 1 Issue 1
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- Pages.34-46
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- 1971
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- 2093-5552(pISSN)
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- 2093-6214(eISSN)
Influence of Oxytocin on the Renal Function of the Chicken
닭의 신장기능(腎臟機能)에 미치는 Oxytocin의 영향(影響)
- Ko, Suk-Tai (Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Cho Seun University)
- 고석태 (조선대학교 약학대학 약물학교실)
- Published : 1971.11.20
Abstract
The existence of oxytocin in the pituitary gland of chicken has been ascertained, but its physiological roles are still obscure. In the study the action of oxytocin on renal function of the chicken was investigated during water diuresis, utilizing clearance and the Sperber technique. The results obtained are summarized as follows: Oxytocin, like in many species of mammals, elicited a profound diuretic response in the chicken. Urine flow, excretion of electrolytes, as well as glomerular filteration rate increased, with intravenous infusion of
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