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The natriuresis following an i.v. isotonic saline loading corresponding to 10% of body wt. was markedly decreased after acute hypophysectomy, due to lowered urinary sodium concentration, in anaesthetized dogs. A role of the pituitary in such a homeostatic natriuresis is suggested.
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This work was performed on the basis of a bilateral treaty on cooperation between the respective Institutions and was supported by the Hungarian and Slovak Academies of Sciences.
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Szalay, L., Bencsáth, P., Takács, L. et al. Acute effect of hypophysectomy on the natriuresis following saline infusion in dogs. Experientia 31, 1298–1299 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945790
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