The effects of stress on plasma ACTH, α-MSH, and cortisol levels in salmonid fishes

Handling and confinement caused a steady increase in the plasma ACTH level in both coho salmon and rainbow trout. Whitin 2 min plasma ACTH levels had increased significantly, and by 30 min they were 5- to 8-fold higher than the basal ACTH level in unstressed fish. This type of stress also caused a p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	General and comparative endocrinology 1986-06, Vol.62 (3), p.377-385
Hauptverfasser:	Sumpter, J.P., Dye, H.M., Benfey, T.J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - blood Animals Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects. Hormone interactions. Hormone actions on several organ systems. Adaptive reactions Hydrocortisone - blood Male Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones - blood Restraint, Physical - adverse effects Salmonidae - blood Sexual Maturation Stress, Physiological - blood Stress, Physiological - etiology Vertebrates: endocrinology
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