Abstract
The excretion of water and the monovalent ions Na+, K+, Cl, and HCO 3 in the parotid and submandibular saliva of the ferret was studied during pilocarpine-induced salivation. The excretory profiles of these ions were very similar to those of dog, monkey, and man. It was concluded that this docile small carnivore is a useful animal for studies of salivary gland physiology.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2087-2090 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Dental Research |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry