Influence of season and diet on liver and kidney content of essential elements and heavy metals in svalbard reindeer |
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| Authors: | Berit Borch-Iohnsen Kjell J Nilssen Gunnar Norheim |
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| Institution: | (1) Institute for Nutrition Research, School of Medicine, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O. Box 1046, 03106 Oslo, Norway;(2) Institute of Zoophysiology, University of Trondheim, Norway |
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| Abstract: | Samples of liver (n=78) and kidney (n=60) from Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus Vrolik) collected at four different seasons in Svalbard were analysed for their content of Cd, Pb, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Se. The
study shows that when animals are exposed to large seasonal variations in both the quality and quantity of food, it is crucial
to relate element concentrations to the physiological condition of the animal, e.g., to look at seasonal fluctuations in the
total element content of the different organs.
Deceased January 9, 1991. |
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| Keywords: | Cadmium copper kidney lead liver mangenese selenium Svalbard reindeer zinc |
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