Bioaccumulation of lead in the organs of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
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
The concentrations of lead in the vital organs of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) exposed to a sublethal concentration of 202.5 mg/kg of lead nitrate for a period of two weeks was determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The eight organs analyzed showed accumulation of lead in mg/kg: liver (14.467 + 0.001) kidneys (11.667 + 0.001) small intestine (9.900 + 0.001) large intestine (5.600 + 0.003) stomach (4.300 + 0.002) heart (3.933 + 0.002) lungs (3.633 + 0.002) muscle (3.000 + -0.001). Significant differences in lead concentration between experimental and control groups were noted in all the organs analyzed. The difference between control replicates and between treated replicates was not significant.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06054
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
63 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Lead; Rabbits
Recommended Citation
Cabuhat, E., Fernandez, M., & Ty, K. (1993). Bioaccumulation of lead in the organs of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8138
