Effects of small doses of ionizing radiation on embryonic development of the mouse
Templier, J.; Planel, H.; Charpenteau, M.; Mauduyt, M.A.
Bulletin de l'Association des Anatomistes 65(190): 341-350
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0376-6160 PMID: 7326477 Document Number: 180812
Mice with vaginal plugs were irradiated, seven hours after mating, i.e near fecundation, by 5, 10 and 25 rads of gamma rays from a 60Co source. Females were sacrificed on the 18th day of gestation. The total number of implantations was unchanged after exposure to 5 and 10 rads but the frequency of resorptions was increased for all doses. No abnormalities were observed in testicles, kidneys and skeleton.