Testicular toxicity due to cadmium in albino mice. | [Biologia • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Asma Rashid Khan: Department of Zoology, Govt. College of Science, Wahdat Road Lahore, Pakistan

2. Asmatullah: Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

3. Shagufta Andleeb: University of Education Lahore, Pakistan

4. Khalida Kausar: Department of Zoology, Govt. College of Science, Wahdat Road Lahore, Pakistan

5. Chaman Ara: Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Recent research assesses potential hazards cadmium to Swiss albino mice. Cadmium was orally administered to male albino mice for 30 days. Based on LD50, three doses were prepared as 18.75, 37.5 and 75mg/g BW. The blood samples were collected and testes were recovered after 30 days. Morphological defects included wrinkled surface, shrinkage of testes and the appearance of dark patches. A significant decrease (p

Page(s): 41-46

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Published: Journal: Biologia, Volume: 61, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

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