Browsing Mastergradsoppgaver i biologi by Author "Sveistrup, Anne"
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The effects of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on thyroid hormones and metabolic rate in exposed herring gull (Larus argentatus) chicks
Sveistrup, Anne (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-18)The objectives of the present study were to investigate how plasma concentrations of POPs can affect thyroid hormone levels and basal metabolic rate (BMR) in herring gull (Larus argentatus) chicks. Thyroid hormones are the major controllers of metabolic rate in birds. High concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) may alter the thyroid hormone homeostasis and subsequently the BMR and ...