Vol. 21 (1) 2000 Neuro endocrinology letters

Influence of hypovolemic and hypertonic treatments on plasma vasopressin levels and fluid balance in the thyroidectomy-induced hypothyroid rats.

: OBJECTIVES: This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of hypovolemic and hypertonic treatments on plasma vasopressin (AVP) levels and fluid balance in thyroidectomy-induced hypothyroidism in the rat. The influence of hypothyroidism on AVP responsiveness to hypertonic and hypovolemic stimuli were compared. MATERIALS & METHOD.....