Abstract
Summary
Tetanic convulsions were observed in hypophysectomized Fundulus heteroclitus kept in calcium deficient but hyperosmotic conditions. Analysis of sera revealed a large decrease in total calcium and inorganic phosphate although sodium, potassium, and chloride were unaffected. These defects in calcium metabolism were corrected by returning the tetanic fish to a calcium-rich environment.
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