Histological observation on the urinary organs in normal Meriones Unguieulataus

VernacularTitle:长爪沙鼠正常泌尿器官的组织学观察
Author: Wenjie ZHAO ; Zhiqi SONG ; Guangyu CHENG ; Deming ZHAO ; Lifeng YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Meriones Unguiculatus; Kidney; Ureter; Bladder; Histology
From: Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2014;(12):24-26
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective Mongolian gerbil can make themself urine concentration for saving water and adapt to the harsh desert environment, due to their very unique moisture control system in the body.Methods Mongolian gerbil is resistant to drought on account of their special kidney. Histology of the kidney, ureter and bladder in Meriones Unguiculataus were observed by light microscopy using HE staining.Results The results showed that compared with rats and mice, the Mongolian gerbils have more developed distal tubules, and well developed inner renal medulla.Conclusions We hope that the findings of this study enrich our understanding of the histology of urinary system in Mongolian gerbils and provide support for the laboratory animalization of this animal.