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Experimental study on the regulation of testicular function by the cremaster reflex in rats.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3810643     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The present study was performed to clarify the role of the cremaster reflex in regulating the testicular function in rats. The impairment of cremaster reflex by bilateral dissection of the genitofemoral nerves resulted in a decrease of testicular weight and degenerative changes of the semeniferous tubules in the rats kept in a cold room (4 degrees C), but not in the rats kept at room temperature (22 degrees C). The results indicate that the cremaster reflex contributes much to the temperature regulation of the testicle located within the scrotum.
Authors:
M Kojima; H Ohe
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine     Volume:  150     ISSN:  0040-8727     ISO Abbreviation:  Tohoku J. Exp. Med.     Publication Date:  1986 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-03-02     Completed Date:  1987-03-02     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0417355     Medline TA:  Tohoku J Exp Med     Country:  JAPAN    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  175-80     Citation Subset:  IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Body Temperature Regulation
Cold Temperature
Male
Muscles / physiology*
Organ Size
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Reflex / physiology*
Testis / pathology,  physiology*

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