The Effect of Gonadectomy on Body Structure and Body Weight in Albino Rats

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Growth, cellular development of skeletal muscle and body composition of rats selected for post weaning gain

“…The total food intake of ovariectomized rats is greater than normal female rats (Bull et al, 1975? Holt et al.…”

“…Holt et al. 1936), but the amount of food consumed per g of body weight is in fact somewhat less (Holt et al, 1936). Although voluntary food intake increases as the animal grows, it does not do so in direct proportion to increase in body weight (Forbes, 1971).…”

“…In female rats ovariectomy is followed by an increase in growth but not by an increase in deposition of lipid (Holt et al, 1936;Nyda et al, 19^+8). The chemical anal yses of female rats shows that the percent dry matter, ni trogen, ash and lipid are about the same in ovariectomized and control animals.…”

“…The chemical anal yses of female rats shows that the percent dry matter, ni trogen, ash and lipid are about the same in ovariectomized and control animals. Holt et al (1936) …”

“…The growth rate of female rats is greatly enhanced following gonadectomy (Holt et al, 1936;Nyda et al, 19^8; Trenkle, A., Department of Animal Science, lowa…”