Abstract:
In this investigation, changes in the blood glucose and liver glycogen of Rana tigrina and Uromastix hardwiekii was studied after administration of hydrocortisone and adrenalin. Hydrocortisone 25 mg/kg was administered intramuscularly in frogs and lizards for three days and the animals were sacrificed on the 4th day. A hyperglycemia and significant rise in liver glycogen was observed. In Uromastix hardwickii the intensity of hyperglycemia and elevation of the liver glycogen was greater as compared to frogs. A hyperglycemic response to adrenalin at dose of 0.5 ml/animal was also observed in frogs and lizards. Blood glucose responses were maximal at 1 hr. Adrenalin induced elevation of liver glycogen in these animals. Similarly, the intensity of hyperglycemia and elevation of liver glycogen in Uromastix was again greater as compared to frogs after adrenalin administration.
Page(s):
255-262
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Biologia, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Year: 1982