CHANGES IN PLASMA ELECTROLYTES AND HORMONES LEVELS DURING AN ACUTE HEAT EXPOSURE - STUDIES DURING FINNISH SAUNA BATH IN MAN

  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 174  (2) , 146-150
Abstract
Plasma Na, K, Cl, Ca and P were unchanged or moderately altered by exposure to acute heat in sauna bath (20 min, 80.degree. C, relative humidity 15-20%). Total CO2 decreased: ARP [renin], aldosterone, ACTH and PRL [prolactin] increased; and PTH [parathormone] was not modified.