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Effects of photoperiod, temperature and testosterone-treatment on plasma T3 and T4 levels in the Djungarian hamster, Phodopus sungorus

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The effects of photoperiod, temperature and testosterone treatment on plasma T3 and T4 levels were investigated in the Djungarian hamster. Plasma T3 level was affected by temperature (25°C<7°C) but not by photoperiod. Plasma T4 level was affected by photoperiod (short day < long day) at 25°C. Administration of testosterone increased plasma T4 level under short photoperiod at 25°C. Thus, higher plasma T4 level under long photoperiod at 25°C might be induced by testosterone.

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  1. Department of Human Life and Environmental Science, Graduate Division of Human Culture, Kitauoyanishi-machi, 630, Nara, Japan

    A. Masuda & T. Oishi

  2. Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Nara Women's University, Kitauoyanishi-machi, 630, Nara, Japan

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Masuda, A., Oishi, T. Effects of photoperiod, temperature and testosterone-treatment on plasma T3 and T4 levels in the Djungarian hamster, Phodopus sungorus. Experientia 45, 102–103 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990462

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