The effect of arsenic pentoxide on the hematocrit and osmotic fragility of erythrocites of the Gallus gallus white leghorn chicken
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Red blood cells of sexually-mature female white leghorn chicken Gallus gallus were exposed to serial concentrations of arsenic pentoxide ranging from 0 to 1000 mg/L to assess its hematoxic effects in terms of concentration-related changes in osmotic fragility and packed cell volume (hematocrit).Based on a percent hemolysis-concentration curve, red blood cells exposed to increasing concentrations of arsenic pentoxide resulted to an increase in percent hemolysis which reflected an increase in osmotic fragility. Similarly, the hematocrit-concentration curve revealed a decrease in the recorded values as the concentration of the heavy metal increased (5 to 45 mg/L). Statistical analysis confirmed a significant concentration-dependent hematoxic effect of arsenic pentoxide on chicken red blood cells (p0.05) from 15 to 45 mg/L.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06077
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
38 leaves
Keywords
Arsenic--Toxicology; Chickens
Recommended Citation
Samson, R. J. (1993). The effect of arsenic pentoxide on the hematocrit and osmotic fragility of erythrocites of the Gallus gallus white leghorn chicken. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1148
