Table 1.
Urine and plasma electrolyte values for mice receiving normal versus low-sodium diet (n=8)
| Variable | Normal Diet | Low-Sodium Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Body mass (g) | 20.0±0.6 | 19.7±0.4 |
| Water intake (μl/g per hr) | 7.0±1.3 | 6.0±0.5 |
| Urine output (μl/g per hr) | 1.5±0.3 | 1.8±0.2 |
| Serum Na+ (mM) | 153.2±0.7 | 151.5±1.0 |
| Serum K+ (mM) | 7.7±0.1 | 7.1±0.5 |
| Serum Cl− (mM) | 118.8±1.5 | 117.3±1.1 |
| Urinary osmolality (mOsm/kg H2O) | 1736.5±141.4 | 1312.2±135.8a |
| Urinary Na+ (mM) | 114.3±11.2 | 15.0±3.5a |
| Urinary K+ (mM) | 226.4±22.1 | 189.5±19.7a |
| Urinary Cl− (mM) | 160.9±15.0 | 50.9±5.9a |
Values are expressed as mean±SEM.
a
P<0.05.