Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biology
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Middleton, Kevin
Second Advisor
Chao, Michael
Third Advisor
Owerkowicz, Tomasz
Abstract
The studies presented here evaluate the effects of exercise and genetics on biomechanically important traits and the skeletal system's role in maintaining proper metabolic health. The goal of the project presented here is to further our understanding of the leptin-bone-insulin pathway and relevant changes that may occur in this pathway as a result of exercise. Cross-sectional analyses of HR mice and control mice allowed or denied wheel access for 10 weeks, revealed significant differences in biomechanical properties.
Recommended Citation
Coats, Brittney Racheal, "Limb bone geometry and skeletal physiology in mice bred for high levels of activity" (2012). Theses Digitization Project. 4169.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/4169
