[Effects of continuous exposure to light on the ovaries of puberal rats].
Female Albino Rats exposed to permanent light, have polycystic and anovulatory ovaries, with a vaginal cytology composed of cornified cells (persistent estrus) and a plasmatic hyperandrogenia. These structural modifications are similar to those of women affected by Stein-Leventhal's syndrome. The possible role of regulation of the pineal gland is considered.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D008027:Light / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000473:pathology; D010053:Ovary / Q000473:pathology*; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; D051381:Rats; D013739:Testosterone / Q000097:blood; D014626:Vaginal Smears
D013739:Testosterone
Actions de l'illumination continue sur les ovaires de rattes pubères