Abstract
Conclusions
(1) Ligation of hepatic artery of dogs causes death in hypoglycemic convulsions.
(2) The period of survival after ligation depends upon the amount of glycogen previously stored, and varies between 15 to 60 hours.
(3) There is a total depletion of glycogen in the tissues at death.
(4) Administration of glucose prevents convulsions and prolongs life for several hours.
(5) Severing the plexus of nerves surrounding the hepatic artery does not produce this hypoglycemic syndrome.
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