Histological modifications of the rat prostate following transection of somatic and autonomic nerves
It is known that hormones influence significantly the prostate tissue. However, we reported that mating induces an increase in androgen receptors, revealing a neural influence on the gland. These data suggested that somatic afferents (scrotal and genitofemoral nerves) and autonomic efferents (pelvic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academia Brasileira de Ciências
2010-06-01
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| Series: | Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652010000200015 |