Unidirectional sodium flux in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum of normal and desoxycorticosterone acetate-treated male, laboratory rats / by J. Robert Mannino.

Author/creator Mannino, Joseph Robert, 1941- author.
Other author Simpson, Everett C., degree supervisor.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Biology.
Format Theses and dissertations
Production1965.
Description48 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Summary The purpose of this study Is to Investigate the relationship between deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA) and sodium retention in the small Intestine. A method was devised by which the effect of DOCA on the sodium flux In the small intestine could be measured. Radioactive sodium (sodlum-22) was used as a tracer to discern sodium transfer subsequent to DOCA administration, while a colorimetric analysis was used to ascertain total sodium. Utilizing these two techniques together with Isolated, In vivo Intestinal sections, a two fold study was made 1} to determine the effects of DOGA on the sodium flux and; 2} to determine any possible regional differential in sodium transfer in the small Intestine. It was found ttiat a definite absorption gradient of sodium was noted In the control condition with the greatest amount of absorption in jejunum. DOCA was found to significantly decrease the unidirectional Influx of sodium In the duodenum and jejunum, while a similar effect was not demonstrated in the Ileum. A possible mechanism, similar to the glucose-Insulin transport theory, Is postulated and discussed for the action of DOCA and the I active transport of sodium.
General noteSubmitted to the faculty of the Department of Biology.
General noteAdvisor: Everett C. Simpson
Dissertation noteM.A. East Carolina College 1965
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 47-48).
Genre/formAcademic theses.
Genre/formAcademic theses.
Genre/formThèses et écrits académiques.

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