Oscillating heat flow from rabbit's pinna

Thermal characteristics of the pinnae of the ears of New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were measured with an infrared imaging system, and vasomotor oscillations were observed to occur spontaneously in the pinnae of all rabbits at an ambient temperature of 20 degrees C. Measured fluct...

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Published in:	The American journal of physiology Vol. 255; no. 3 Pt 2; pp. R464 - R469
Main Authors:	Mohler, F S, Heath, J E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1988
Subjects:	Animals Body Temperature Body Temperature Regulation Ear, External - blood supply Homeostasis Male Rabbits Regional Blood Flow Skin - blood supply Skin Temperature
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