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Effect of Exposure to Cold on Fluid and Electrolyte Exchange

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Experimental evidence has been accumulating during the past twenty years to suggest that exposure of mammals to cold air is accompanied by a voluntary dehydration (21). In this regard, the rat has received a considerable amount of attention.

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Fregly, M.J. (1989). Effect of Exposure to Cold on Fluid and Electrolyte Exchange. In: Claybaugh, J.R., Wade, C.E. (eds) Hormonal Regulation of Fluid and Electrolytes. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0585-9_3

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