[Concentration of trace elements in the inferior turbinates and in the nasal septum of the human].
The trace elements in 47 inferior turbinates (concha nasalis inferior) and in the nasal septum were examined by means of synchrotron radiation, spectroscopy of characteristic x-rays, and "sub-micron elemental mapping with the Oxford scanning proton microprobe", and the results compared. Both first methods displayed an age-dependent reduction of Zn and an increase of Pb concentration. In some specimens the As concentration was very high. The disposition of all elements except Zn, As and Fe was uniform. Zn and As were concentrated on the surface of the septum and Fe in the region of vascular channels.
Anatomisches Institut, Drago Perovic, Zagreb.
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000032:analysis*; D012737:Sex Factors; D013052:Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000032:analysis*; D014420:Turbinates / Q000032:analysis*
D014131:Trace Elements
Konzentration der Spurenelemente in der unteren Nasenmuschel und im Septum des Menschen.