To the problem of experimental hibernation. I. About the role of endogenous hibernation trigger.

摘要

This study was conducted to determine the factors causing hibernation in animals. 24 white mice were divided into two groups, groups I and II and were injected intraperitoneally with blood plasma of hibernating and summer active ground squirrels, respectively. It was observed that there was a rapid decrease in body temperature of group I mice, while the body temperature of group II animals did not vary. It is concluded that the factor causing hibernation is present in the blood plasma of the animals..