Os efeitos da deficiência de ácidos graxos essenciais (EFAD) sobre diferentes órgãos - síntese revisiva e correlações com as glândulas salivares submandibulares

Abstract

From analysis of the literature on EFAD induced disturbances in rats it is concluded that histological alterations in various organs are well know but there is no data about structural modifications on submandibular salivary glands. Taking into account phenomena of dependency or of functional similarity, some correlations, between the submandibular and other organs are proposed. These correlations lead us to believe that, under conditions of EFAD, the submandibular salivary glands may display alterations, particulary in granulous and striated ducts.