European Journal of Endocrinology · 1967 · 29 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesEndocrinologyPhysiologyFertilityReproductive EndocrinologyReproductive PhysiologyDevelopmental Reproductive PhysiologyEndocrinology Of ReproductionHormonal Regulation Of ReproductionMale Reproductive FunctionReproductive NeuroendocrinologyRodent ReproductionAccessory Sex Gland AnatomyAccessory Sex Gland PhysiologyFemale Reproductive PhysiologyHormonal Regulation Of FertilityMaturation Of Reproductive FunctionPineal Gland AnatomyPineal Gland FunctionPineal Gland Physiology
ABSTRACT One and five day old male and female rats were pinealectomized and their reproductive function studied when they matured. In females the fertility index was similar to untreated or sham operated groups. However, the females matured 8 to 9 days earlier as evidenced by the opening of the vaginal membrane. In males pinealectomy had no influence on testes development and accessory sex tissue weights. It is concluded that the regulatory function of the pineal gland with respect to gonadal function is a minor one.