An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths
Physiological and pharmacological research undertaken on sloths during the past 30 years is comprehensively reviewed. This includes the numerous studies carried out upon the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, anesthesia, blood chemistry, neuromuscular responses, the brain and spinal cord, visio...
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doaj-cdb1a24c4f7a4289be211ab435c67b272020-11-24T23:48:50ZengAssociação Brasileira de Divulgação CientíficaBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research0100-879X1414-431X2000-02-0133212914610.1590/S0100-879X2000000200001An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed slothsD.P. GilmoreC.P. Da-CostaD.P.F. DuartePhysiological and pharmacological research undertaken on sloths during the past 30 years is comprehensively reviewed. This includes the numerous studies carried out upon the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, anesthesia, blood chemistry, neuromuscular responses, the brain and spinal cord, vision, sleeping and waking, water balance and kidney function and reproduction. Similarities and differences between the physiology of sloths and that of other mammals are discussed in detail.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2000000200001XenarthraslothsBradypusCholoepusphysiology |
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D.P. Gilmore C.P. Da-Costa D.P.F. Duarte An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research Xenarthra sloths Bradypus Choloepus physiology |
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An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths |
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An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths |
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An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths |
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An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths |
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An update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths |
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update on the physiology of two- and three-toed sloths |
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Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica |
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Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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0100-879X 1414-431X |
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2000-02-01 |
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Physiological and pharmacological research undertaken on sloths during the past 30 years is comprehensively reviewed. This includes the numerous studies carried out upon the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, anesthesia, blood chemistry, neuromuscular responses, the brain and spinal cord, vision, sleeping and waking, water balance and kidney function and reproduction. Similarities and differences between the physiology of sloths and that of other mammals are discussed in detail. |
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Xenarthra sloths Bradypus Choloepus physiology |
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