A quantitative analysis of plasma osmotic pressure during metamorphosis of the bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana.
The plasma constituents contributing to osmotic pressure are, in decreasing order: Na+, Cl-, HCO3-, K+, glucose, amino acids, urea and protein. Plasma osmotic pressure increases from 180 mmoles/1 to 200 mmoles/1 throughout development.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000097:blood; D000818:Animals; D001001:Anura; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000097:blood; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002712:Chlorides / Q000097:blood; D008675:Metamorphosis, Biological; D009997:Osmotic Pressure; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood*
D000596:Amino Acids; D001639:Bicarbonates; D001786:Blood Glucose; D002712:Chlorides; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium