Changes in the adrenalin content of the blood and of the aqueous humor of the eye of the rabbit after irradiation
The reaction of the endocrine glands to the action of ionizing radiation plays an essential role in the development of radiation sickness. Several features, beginning with changes in the blood picture and ending in trophic disturbances of complex origin, are explained by the action of ionizing radiation on the glands of internal secretion. Accordingly it is profitable to study these endocrine mechanisms. According to the ideas of modern radiobiology, the participation of the glands of internal secretion in these reactions is determined by nervous influences on the glands and also by interaction between them. Great importance in these interactions is attached to the reaction of the medullary substance of the adrenals. Some time ago the opinion was expressed that under the influence of ionizing radiation the secretion of adrenalin is intensified. On the other hand great importance must be attached to the increased adrenalin content of the blood as a factor stimulating the reticular substance and exerting an action on all divisions of the central nervous system, including the vegetative centers of the brain stem. It is for this reason that in studying the reaction of the endocrine glands on the action of ionizing radiation, investigation of the adrenalin content or the blood is of particular interest.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-014158
- OSTI ID:
- 4260684
- Journal Information:
- Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine, Vol. 46, Issue 3; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59; ISSN 0007-4888
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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