[Submandibular gland of the hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus with special reference to its modifications during hibernation and arousal].
1973
T B Sacchi
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MeSH Term
Description
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D006364
Hedgehogs
The family Erinaceidae, in the order EULIPOTYPHLA. Most are true hedgehogs possessing a coat of spines and a very short tail. Those members of the family found in Southeast Asia (moonrats or gymnures) have normal body hair and a long tail.
Erinaceidae,Hedgehog
D006605
Hibernation
The dormant state in which some warm-blooded animal species pass the winter. It is characterized by narcosis and by sharp reduction in body temperature and metabolic activity and by a depression of vital signs.
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D001143
Arousal
Cortical vigilance or readiness of tone, presumed to be in response to sensory stimulation via the reticular activating system.
Vigilance, Cortical,Arousals,Cortical Vigilance
D013363
Submandibular Gland
One of two salivary glands in the neck, located in the space bound by the two bellies of the digastric muscle and the angle of the mandible. It discharges through the submandibular duct. The secretory units are predominantly serous although a few mucous alveoli, some with serous demilunes, occur. (Stedman, 25th ed)