An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths
Braz. j. med. biol. res
; 33(2): 129-46, Feb. 2000.
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ABSTRACT
Physiological and pharmacological research undertaken on sloths during the past 30 years is comprehensively reviewed. This includes the numerous studies carried out upon the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, anesthesia, blood chemistry, neuromuscular responses, the brain and spinal cord, vision, sleeping and waking, water balance and kidney function and reproduction. Similarities and differences between the physiology of sloths and that of other mammals are discussed in detail
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
LILACS
Sujet principal:
Paresseux (animal)
Limites:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
Braz. j. med. biol. res
Sujet du journal:
BIOLOGIA
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MEDICINA
Année:
2000
Type de document:
Article