Calcium Regulation in Mastacembelus armatus during Reproductive cycle: Fish Reproductive Endocrinology - Softcover

Verma, Sushant

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659002410 ISBN 13: 9783659002410

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

In Fishes the endocrine systems involved in calcium homeostasis consists of corpuscles of Stannius (that produce stanniocalcin), ultimobranchial gland (that produce calcitonin) and prolactin cells (that produces prolactin). There is seasonal variation in the activity of both corpuscles of Stannius and ultimobranchial gland with respect to reproductive cycle. The glands exhibit signs of hyperactivity during prespawning and spawning phase however their reduced activity during post spawning phase and almost inactivity were noted during spent phase. Hyperactivity of CS and UBG is due to elevated calcium level that accompanied ovarian maturation. The prolactin cells exhibit hyperactivity during prespawning and spawning period while their diminished activity was noted after spawning when serum calcium level abruptly falls. This increased activity of prolactin cells was due to increased estradiol secretion. The present book describes the morphology, seasonal cytological changes in the Ovary, Ultimobranchial gland, Corpuscles of Stannius and pituitary Prolactin cells of female Mastacembelus armatus in relation to reproductive cycle and serum calcium level.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Sushant Kumar Verma was born and brought up in Jamshedpur (India).Dr. Verma completed his Ph.D from Ranchi University, Jharkhand (India). His research interests include fish reproductive endocrinology and avian diversity. At present he is working as Assistant Professor in the department of Zoology, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (India)

About this edition

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3659002410
• ISBN 13: 9783659002410
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184