Table 2.
Effect of nicotine on original body weight, final body weight after study, Absolute weight of testes and relative weight of testes. All data are presented in mean±SD
Control | 0.2 mg/kg | 0.4 mg/kg | |
---|---|---|---|
Original body weight (g) final body weight (g) | 202.2±12.6*
240±15.2* |
216.4±27.9*
200±22.2* |
214.6±9.5*
226±10.3* |
Absolute testicular weight (g) | 2.210±0.14* | 2.32±0.025* | 1.89±0.032** |
Relative weight of testes (%) | 0.98±0.52* | 1.01±0.010* | 0.72±0.30** |
Note: versus
(P<0.05)