Abstract
Summary
1) The composition of plasma, muscle, liver and bone was examined in adult male rats. Three rats served as controls, and 5 rats were given a daily load of sodium chloride approximating 50% of the total body sodium for 24 days. 2) The sodium content of plasma, muscle and liver was unchanged in the experimental animals at the end of this time. However, bone mineral sodium increased significantly, and bone water declined.
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