Some effects of injected magnesium chloride in the snail, Helix aspersa: narcosis, magnesium distribution and responses to infused potassium

Burton, R.F., Morrison, S. M. and Douglas, A.M. (1987) Some effects of injected magnesium chloride in the snail, Helix aspersa: narcosis, magnesium distribution and responses to infused potassium. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology, 86(1), pp. 113-116. (doi: 10.1016/0300-9629(87)90286-6)

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Abstract

1. Snails were relaxed completely with 25–33 μmol Mg/g body wt, but some recovered fully within 15 min while haemolymph Mg was still about 10 times the normal value. 2. After injection of MgCl2, haemolymph Mg fell over 1–2 days, but remained above normal. 3. The crop accumulated a Mg-rich fluid, approximately isosmotic with haemolymph. 4. The hepatopancreas lost water and the ratios of Mg to Ca and to phosphate within it increased. 5. Raised haemolymph Mg could prevent the neuromuscular response to infused KCl, but not the subsequent elevation of haemolymph Ca.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Burton, Dr Richard
Authors: Burton, R.F., Morrison, S. M., and Douglas, A.M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
Journal Name:Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology
Publisher:Pergamon Press
ISSN:0300-9629

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