Main Title |
Relationship between Autonomic and Behavioral Thermoregulation in the Mouse. |
Author |
Gordon, C. J. ;
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CORP Author |
Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. Experimental Biology Div. |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-85/130; |
Stock Number |
PB86-102126 |
Additional Subjects |
Thermoregulation ;
Autonomic response ;
Mice ;
Laboratory animals ;
Behavioral response ;
Relationships ;
Reprints ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB86-102126 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6p |
Abstract |
Preferred ambient temperature (Ta) was measured in nine mice of the BALB/c strain using a temperature gradient. When tested over four consecutive days the mean preferred Ta was 30.9C. In another study using the same animals, metabolic rate, evaporative water loss, whole-body thermal conductance, and colonic temperature were measured at specific Ta's over a range of 18 to 34C. The preferred Ta of 30.9C was associated with (1) the lower critical Ta (i.e., Ta below which metabolic rate increased) (2) a 57% elevation in evaporative water loss when expressed in units of mg water evaporated per ml consumed oxygen, (3) a thermal conductance that was 92% above baseline levels, and (4) a normothermic colonic temperature of between 37.0 to 37.5C. The data indicate that mice will select an environmental temperature associated with a minimal energy expenditure but a higher than minimal rate of evaporation and higher thermal conductance. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Physiology and Behavior, v34 p687-690 Jun 85. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Relationship between Autonomic and Behavioral Thermoregulation in the Mouse. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1985 |
Category Codes |
6P; 57S |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/11 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
533918154 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |