Table 1 Body weights (Kg) of control (C-females) and prenatally T exposed (T-females) ovariectomized sheep at various ages.

From: Prenatal Testosterone Exposure Disrupts Insulin Secretion And Promotes Insulin Resistance

Age

C-females (n = 6)

T-females (n = 6)

Birth

3.5 ± 0.16

4.5 ± 0.17*

24 weeks (ovariectomy)

25.5 ± 1.80

24.6 ± 1.20

40 weeks (IVGTT pre acute Tϕ)

34.1 ± 2.00

30.8 ± 1.20

42 weeks (IVGTT post acute Tϕ)

32.7 ± 1.80

29.8 ± 1.20

  1. *Difference between groups (P < 0.05).
  2. ϕAcute testosterone (T) treatment with 40 mg intramuscular/animal. Levels of T measured by the time of each intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT).
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