- [Nasal chemoreception in utero: preliminary experiences in fetal sheep].
[Nasal chemoreception in utero: preliminary experiences in fetal sheep].
Comptes rendus de l'Academie des sciences. Serie III, Sciences de la vie (1991-01-01)
B Schaal, P Orgeur, J P Lecanuet, A Locatelli, C Granier-Deferre, P Poindron
PMID1806180
ABSTRACT
Intranasal injections of a fragrant solution of 2-methyl-2-thiazoline elicited significant heart rate decelerations in late pregnancy fetal sheep, while the injection of a control fluid (isotonic saline) had no effect. This result indicates that the ovine fetuses are able to detect nasally administered odorants, as previously demonstrated in the fetuses of murine rodents.
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