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Basic morphometric data of carotid bodles obtained from control and hyperoxic animals
| No. of sections (10 μm CB−1) | Mean area of sections (10 μm2/10−4) | Tyrosine hydroxylase-positive area (% total) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control carotid bodies (n= 2) | 45.0 ± 4.0 | 10.3 ± 0.8 | 25.1 ± 0.8 |
| Hyperoxic carotid bodies (n= 4) | 12.0 ± 2.9 | 2.2 ± 0.3 | 21.4 ± 1.7 |
| (P < 0.05) | (P < 0.01) | (P < 0.01) |
