Adverse effects of arsenic exposure on the mammary glands of adult female rats. | [Pakistan Journal of Zoology • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Sarwat Jahan: Reproductive Physiology Lab, Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Shakeel Ahmed: Reproductive Physiology Lab, Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Samina Razzaq: Reproductive Physiology Lab, Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Hussain Ahmed: Reproductive Physiology Lab, Department of Animal Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

The present study was designed to investigate the negative effects of arsenic exposure on mammary glands and hormonal profile of female adult rats. Two different doses of sodium arsenite 100ppm and 200ppm were given in drinking water for 28 days. Dose-dependent decrease was observed in the mean body weight gain in both treated groups as compared to control. A significant decrease (p

Page(s): 691-697

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Year: 2012

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