Bioaccumulation of selenium in some organs of guinea pig
Date of Publication
1993
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Accumulation of selenium in the vital parts of the guinea pigs exposed to sublethal concentration of 3.25 mg/kg for seven days was determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Eight organs were analyzed, namely the heart, kidney, liver, lungs, large intestines, small intestines, muscles and stomache. It was noted that selenium accumulated most in the liver. Guinea pigs exposed to 3.25 mg/kg selenium concentration showed the following mean values in mg/kg: liver (0.075) kidneys (0.069) small intestines (0.045) stomach (0.040) lungs (0.035) heart (0.025) large intestines (0.021) muscles (0.007).There were significant differences in concentration of selenium between control and experimental groups in the liver, kidneys, small intestines, stomach, lungs, heart and large intestine. Selenium levels in muscles did not differ significantly between control and treated groups.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06068
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
65 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Selenium; Guinea pigs
Recommended Citation
Morales, M., Rojas, M., & Yap, E. S. (1993). Bioaccumulation of selenium in some organs of guinea pig. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/8754
