THE STUDY AND METHODS USED TO INDUCE OBESITY IN LABORATORY ANIMALS: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL CONCERNS
Obesity is defined as a body mass index of over 30 kg / m2 and represents a significant health risk because it increases the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, stroke and colon cancer. The study of the mechanisms by which obesity induces physiological dysfunctions can be facilitated by the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2018-12-01
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Series: | Agricultura |
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Online Access: | https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/agricultura/article/view/13143 |