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Element concentrations in rat olfactory epithelium
| Element | Olfactory mucus (n = 12) | Dendritic knobs (n = 10) | Supporting cells (n = 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cl | 55 ± 11 | 69 ± 19 | 32 ± 12 |
| K | 69 ± 10 | 172 ± 23 | 147 ± 13 |
| Na | 55 ± 12 | 53 ± 31 | 28 ± 12 |
| P | 77 ± 13 | 134 ± 21 | 240 ± 44 |
| S | 57 ± 12 | 174 ± 23 | 107 ± 11 |
Mean element concentrations (cw, in mm ± SD) determined by EDX microanalysis of cryosections (STEM) from two animals.
