1. Cadmium Accumulation in Fetus and Placenta of Bank Voles (Clethrionomys glareolus, Schreber 1780).
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Zakrzewska, M., Białońska, D., and Sawicka-Kapusta, K.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of cadmium ,CLETHRIONOMYS ,CLETHRIONOMYS glareolus ,LIFE (Biology) ,HEALTH care rationing ,TOXICOLOGY - Abstract
The article reports on the cadmium accumulation in fetus and placenta of bank voles. Cadmium was found to have unique biological role. However it is well known for its toxicity with regard to the reproduction and development of young animals. Cadmium is easily absorbed and remains a relatively long time within the tissues. Its general occurrence in the environment is a significant threat to young organisms, during both prenatal and postnatal development. Placenta is supposed to be an effective barrier to toxic elements. Another harmful influence of cadmium on pregnant females and their embryos is connected with its antagonistic effect on absorption and distribution of nutrition in the organism.
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- 2002
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