Influence of adrenalectomy on maturation of gonadotrophin function in the male rat

• Published in: Journal of endocrinology Vol. 95; no. 1; pp. 1 - NP
• Main Authors: Lescoat, G, Lescoat, D, Garnier, D. H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioScientifica 01.10.1982
• Subjects: Adrenalectomy; Animals; Body Weight; Luteinizing Hormone - blood; Male; Rats; Rats, Inbred Strains; Sexual Maturation; Testis - anatomy & histology; Testis - physiology; Testosterone - blood

The effects were studied of adrenalectomy performed at 25 days of age on the maturation of LH function and the testes during puberty (i.e. 30–50 days of age) in the male rat. In intact rats the plasma LH level increased and then decreased and the plasma testosterone level increased progressively. In...