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Am J Physiol 209: 169-172, 1965;
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Blood chemistry of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)

William Medway 1 and Joseph R. Geraci 1

1 Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The blood chemistry of six adult bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) kept in an artificial environment (simulated sea water) has been studied. Whole blood, plasma, and serum constituents are compared to those of the dog and horse. The plasma sodium, plasma chloride, and serum albumin levels appear to be higher while the agr1, agr2, and ß-globulin levels appear to be lower than those found in dogs and horses. The blood urea nitrogen values (mercury-combining capacity) are considerably higher than those found in dogs and horses.

Key Words: osmolality • serum protein electrophoresis • plasma electrolytes

Submitted on June 15, 1964






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