Table 2 Mean (SEM) F concentrations of plasma (ng/ml) and bone (µg/g) in Group I (Control), Group II (50 ppm F, No-exercise) and Group III (50 ppm F, Exercise) at the end of experiment. P values refer to comparisons within columns (One-way ANOVA followed by a Tukey’s post-hoc analysis test).

From: Effect of chronic exercise on fluoride metabolism in fluorosis-susceptible mice exposed to high fluoride

Group

Plasma F Concentration (ng/ml)

Bone F Concentration (µg/g femur ash)

I (Control)

29.3 (2.57)

137.43 (13.54)

II (50 ppmF, no-exercise)

62.87 (8.55)

2117.62 (155.22)

III (50 ppmF, exercise)

54.76 (6.20)

2116.17 (352.36)

P value

Group I vs Group II: p = 0.002

Group I vs Group II: p < 0.001

Group I vs Group III: p = 0.037

Group I vs Group III: p < 0.001

Group II vs Group III: NS

Group II vs Group III: NS