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Summary
1. The normal level of ascorbic acid in the preputial glands of the young male rat is 60 mg %. 2. Adrenalectomy (3 wks) induces preputial gland hypertrophy, which is partially prevented by DCA. 3. Severe stress produces a depletion of preputial ascorbic acid, which is accentuated in hypothyroid animals. 4. Hypophysectomized rats (24 hr) have a level of preputial ascorbic acid which is 78% that of controls.
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