Hiperglicemia na intoxicação escorpiônica experimental em cão

The production of hyperglycemia during the acute phase of scorpion poisoning produced by T. bahiensis in dogs is confirmed now. The highest degree on average, was reached 10 minutes after the injection of venom. In our hands, the previous bilateral adrenalectomy did not avoid the hyperglycemia. The average of the blood sugar level has been similar to that observed in dogs with adrenal glands, the highest blood sugar level was also registered after 10 minutes. The hyperglycemia obtained in adrenolectomized dogs is, probably, due to the liberation of Sympatin (Nor-adrenalin and adrenalin) as a consequence of the central excitation by the poison on the hepatic nerves and other ganglionar terminations of the Sympathetic Nervous System. Our present researches suggest that the venom has adrenergic action besides the central action.

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Main Authors:	Freire-Maia,Lineu, Ferreira,Marcelo Carvalho, Silva,Carlos Gomes da
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	Portuguese
Published:	Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1959
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761959000100008
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