Effects of Citrus sinensis(Orange) and Lycopersicon esculentum Miller (Tomato) Juices On the Hematological Parameters of Rattus albus(Albino Rat) (original) (raw)

This research determined the effects of Citrus sinensis and Lycopersicon esculentum Miller juices on the hematological parameters of Rattus albus. To achieve its objectives, the study utilized quantitative-experimental method. For this purpose, nine, two-weeks-old male albino rat weighing 100-150g were used. Rats were kept under room temperature in a 12-hour alternate light and dark cycle and provided with free access to water and foods. Rats were divided into three equal groups namely the control group and experimental groups administered with 2ml of orange and 2ml of tomato juice respectively for 6 days for three continuous weeks. Blood were collected through saphenous vein sampling technique starting at the end of acclimatization and every 7th day of the week. The obtained blood samples were used for determination of hematocrit, red blood cell (RBC) count, hemoglobin, platelet count, white blood cell (WBC) and differential count including neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocytes, eosino...

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