ACTH and plasma corticosteroid levels in young calves.
1. Plasma sodium, potassium, aldosterone and cortisol levels were measured in seven 11-day-old calves after ACTH infusion and in five control animals. 2. During the 24 h following ACTH infusion the concentration of sodium and potassium in plasma and urine showed no significant variation either in treated or in control calves. 3. ACTH infusion induced a significant increase in plasma cortisol levels, which did not appear in control calves. Plasma aldosterone levels did not vary significantly in treated or in control calves.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000097:blood*; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D000450:Aldosterone / Q000097:blood; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000450:Aldosterone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium; D006854:Hydrocortisone