“…All the rats examined were housed in a light-and temperature-controlled room (12 h of light/day; 23-25°C) and allowed access to food and water ad libitum. Daily food and water intake, urine volume, and urinary electrolyte excretion were measured [8]. The rats were then given angiotensin II (A II, 100 jig/kg, s.c.), 40% polyethylene glycol (PEG, 10 mL/kg, s.c.) or 5% NaCI (20 mL/kg, i.p.)…”