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Introduction
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Natalie Antinoff
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55-56
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Carbohydrate regulation in avian species
All carbohydrate metabolic pathways studied in the mammal appear to operate in the bird; they are merely observed in different proportions. For instance, there is a quick transition to gluconeogenesis...
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Christal Pollock
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57-64
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Corticosteroid synthesis and metabolism in birds
A review of avian adrenal gland structure and adrenocortical hormone production is provided. Glucocorticoid synthesis, transport, secretion, and clearance are discussed. An overview of the hypothalami...
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Laurie Hess
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65-70
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Neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction in birds and clinical applications of GnRH analogues in birds and mammals
Avian species are extremely diverse in their lifetime reproductive patterns and strategies. Because of this diversity, it is often difficult to ascertain the environmental triggers that regulate repro...
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Mary Ann Ottinger,
Julie Wu,
Katharine Pelican
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71-79
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Avian thyroid metabolism and diseases
Thyroid metabolism in birds is a complex subject. Avian thyroglobulin production, control, and metabolism are described. The influence of photoperiod and diet and the relationship of thyroid hormones ...
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Robert E. Schmidt
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80-83
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Parathyroid and ultimobranchial glands: Calcium metabolism in birds
Calcium is essential for normal metabolic processes in birds. Several hormonal systems exist to regulate calcium levels. These include calcitonin from the ultimobranchial glands, parathyroid hormone f...
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Matthew S. Johnston,
Evelyn S. Ivey
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84-93
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Calcium metabolism in rabbits
Rabbits possess a unique calcium metabolism. Most mammals regulate blood calcium to maintain levels within a narrow range by controlling the absorption of calcium from the diet according to need. Rabb...
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Sharon Redrobe
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94-101
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