Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to study the weight changes of selected internal organs to determine possible physiological variation occurring at six different altitudes ranging from 5,800 to 8,500 feetand during the summer season. This report was limited to the study of changes in the adrenal glands, kidneys, testes, heart and intestines. Electrocardiogram, heart and respiration rates were investigated also. These changes were statistically analyzed to determine possible seasonal differences along with any significant changes occurring at different elevations. The results of the study should in part overcome the lack of current experimental data for Citellus armatus.

Degree

MS

College and Department

Life Sciences; Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Rights

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Date Submitted

1967-05-01

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd222

Keywords

Ground squirrels; Citellus armatus; Zoology, Utah

Language

English

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