Effects of fasting and refeeding on the metabolic functions of the turtle Kinosternon scorpioides (Linnaeus, 1766) raised in captivity
The metabolic responses of adult and young freshwater Kinosternon scorpioides turtles raised in captivity were evaluated. Two experiments were performed: a) blood metabolite changes caused by food deprivation, and b) liver and muscle glycogen and total lipid differences after fasting and refeeding....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA)
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-736X2013000800015&lng=en&tlng=en |