Research Article

Reduced Bone and Body Mass in Young Male Rats Exposed to Lead

Table 2

Lead concentrations found in whole blood of controls (C-28D and C-60D) and animals exposed to lead (30 mg/L) in the drinking water since pregnancy to day 28 (Pb-28D) and day 60 of life (Pb-60D).

C-28DC-60DPb-28DPb-60D

Lead ( g/dL) in whole blood1.2 (±0.7)1.6 (±1.5)8.0 (±1.1)*7.2 (±0.89)*

for differences with age-matched controls.