Alterations in brain electrolytes during acceleration in mice

Schwertner, H.A.; Blum, K.; Wallace, J.E.; Eubanks, J.D.

Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine 48(8): 705-707

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0095-6562
PMID: 889543
Document Number: 117942
Calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium levels were determined in brain tissues of mice subjected to gravitational acceleration in the longitudinal direction. Although no significant changes occur in calcium and magnesium levels, potassium levels markedly increase while sodium levels decrease following exposure to 5 and 10 Gz for 5 min. The electrolyte changes are of long duration and remain for periods greater than 5 h.

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