Influence of sex on gastric acid secretion and parietal cell mass in the rat.
The role of sex on the development and function of parietal cell was investigated in the rat. Basal gastric acid secretion and parietal cell mass were found to be significantly lower in female rats than in male. The results suggest that sex is an important factor influencing the growth and function of the gastric mucosa.
Adeniyi
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KO
Department of Human Physiology, University of Jos, Nigeria.
Olowookorun
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MO
D000818:Animals; D002452:Cell Count; D005260:Female; D005744:Gastric Acid / Q000378:metabolism*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D010295:Parietal Cells, Gastric / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012727:Sex Characteristics