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Concerted actions of ovarian steroids and prostaglandin F₂a on smooth muscle contractility of ovine and bovine uterine arteries

Creator:

Ford, Stephen Paul

Abstract:

The role of estradiol- 17β, progesterone and prostaglandin F₂α (PGF₂α) in altering contractility of uterine vascular smooth muscle was investigated. A segment of uterine artery (3. 5 cm) supplying each uterine horn of ewes and heifers were removed at necropsy and perfused with oxygenated Krebs Henseleit Solution prior to initiating...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF STEPHEN PAUL FORD for the