Hibernation in golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus, W.) exposed to 5% CO2.
Chronic exposure of golden hamsters to a gas mixture containing 5% CO2, 21% O2, and 74% N2 favors entry into hibernation. In the hibernating golden hamster, however, chronic CO2 exposure facilitates arousal.
D000818:Animals; D001143:Arousal / Q000187:drug effects; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006224:Cricetinae / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006605:Hibernation / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008647:Mesocricetus / Q000502:physiology*; D012621:Seasons; D013997:Time Factors
D002245:Carbon Dioxide