Changes in Some Testicular Biometric Parameters and Testicular Function in Cadmium Chloride Administered Wistar Rats.
Br J Med Med Res
;
2013 Oct-Dec; 3(4): 2031-2041
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-163086
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Recently there has been an increased association between environmental factors and male infertility.Aims:
In the present study, the effect of changes in testicular biometric parameters (weight and volume) and testicular function (Sperm count, morphology, testosterone level) in Cadmium chloride administered Wistar rats was studied.Methodology:
Twenty male albino Wistar rats were randomized into four groups (n=5). Group A (control) received rat chow and water, while Group B, C and D received 15mg/L, 20mg/L and 25mg/L of Cadmium chloride respectively for 6 weeks.Result:
There was a significant (P=.05) and dose dependent decrease in testicular function parameters in the rats and a significant (P=.05) and positive correlation between the biometric parameters and testicular function.Conclusion:
The findings showed that Cadmium chloride has a deleterious effect on testicular function and biometric parameters of the testes may be important in the assessment of testicular function.
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Inglês
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Br J Med Med Res
Ano de publicação:
2013
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