Effect of experimental chronic exposure to tobacco smoke on the plasma level of some suprarenal cortical hormones, angiotensin II, serum sodium and potassium

ABSTRACT

Twice daily exposure of male rabbits to tobacco smoke inhalation under controlled test conditions led to significant increase of plasma aldosterone as well as angiotensin II. On the other hand, plasma corticosterone and both serum sodium and potassium were not significantly affected. These results were discussed