because of the known interaction between the endocrine system and the structure and function of submandibular glands , the effects 3 months after extirpation of these glands in male and female rats were studied including the following parameters : change of body weight , sexual maturity ( in females ) , sexual behaviour ( in males ) , blood sugar , total proteins , haematocrit , the weight of various glands and oxygen uptake of various cerebral and glandular structures .
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change
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weight