Impact of prolonged exposure to nicotine on the haematological parameters of male Wistar rats
Sunday Ogbu Ojeka,
Mpakaboari Tonye Bekinbo,
Bestman Njoku
et al.
Abstract:Considering the popular usage of nicotine, the impact of prolonged exposure of nicotine on haematological parameters in male Wistar rats was evaluated by the current study. A total of thirty (30) Wistar rats were grouped into 5 groups of 6 rats each. Group 1: served as (control) and received distilled water and rat chow ad libitum. Groups 2 to 4 served as test groups; and received 250, 500, 750 and 1000 mg/kg/bw of Nicotine respectively. All treatments were administered orally using oral gavage and it lasted f… Show more
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