Mice (Mus musculus) lung histology after fourteen days of exposure to sidestream cigarette smoke
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
The study was conducted to determine the histologic effects of sidestream fumes on mice lung. Twelve mice were subdivided to four sets according to the number of cigarette sticks burned: five (5), ten (10) fifteen (15) and none (0) the control group. Mice were exposed to burning cigarette sticks and placed under an enclosed cage. Lung tissue sections were prepared for light microscopy after 2 weeks of exposure. Results showed that exposure of mice to sidestream smoke caused formation of black deposits and accumulation of intracellular luminous deposits. Mice exposed to 15 burning cigarette sticks exhibited corroded alveolar walls and epithelium. The abovementioned observations were also noted in the mice exposed to 5 and 10 burning cigarette sticks, however they were less severe compared with those to 15 sticks.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07611
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
39 leaves
Keywords
Cigarette smoke; Smoke--Physiological effect; Lungs--Histology; Mice
Recommended Citation
Almero, M. G. (1997). Mice (Mus musculus) lung histology after fourteen days of exposure to sidestream cigarette smoke. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1446
