Effect of Sodium Treated Wheat on Cotton Rats

Author

Lawrence R. Williams, Fort Hays State University

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

Hispid cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus) were fed wheat soaked in either 1% NaCl, 1% NaHC03, or distilled water. Old adults consumed and assimilated significantly more sodium-treated wheat, but significantly less wheat which was not treated with sodium, on the basis of total wheat consumed, than did adults. The amount consumed and assimilated per gram body weight for each treatment did not differ significantly for adults; however, old adults consumed and assimilated significantly more wheat treated with sodium than with distilled water. Neither age class consumed significantly more water or voided significantly more urine when consuming the wheat treated with sodium, but the amount of sodium excreted in the urine was significantly greater.

Advisor

Dr. Eugene Flaherty

Date of Award

Summer 1977

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/HWKH1646

Recommended Citation

Williams, Lawrence R., "Effect of Sodium Treated Wheat on Cotton Rats" (1977). Master's Theses. 1692.
DOI: 10.58809/HWKH1646
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1692

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