Abstract
The weight of body and several organs of under-nourished rats, which were administered little mineral elements, were significantly less than those of the well-fed rats.
Phosphorus and calcium content in bone, large and small intestine wall, stomach wall, liver, spleen and heart of the under nourished rats were also diminished, while sodium and potassium content did not. Phosphorus and calcium content in kidney and muscle were relatively greater than those of the other organs in the case of under-nourished rats, while not so different absolutely in most cases.
Iron and copper contents were also analysed.
