Table 1 Comparison of body weight gain of rats exposed to 0, 0.5, 5 and 20 ppm fluoride for 15, 30 and 60 days. Data are expressed as mean ± S.D., (n = 3)
From: Effect of fluoride on major organs with the different time of exposure in rats
Groups | Body weight gain (g) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
15 days | 30 days | 60 days | |
Control | 24.00 ± 4.58 | 76.00 ± 8.54 | 124.67 ± 2.08 |
Group I (0.5 ppm) | 19.33 ± 4.04 | 70.67 ± 15.50 | 127.33 ± 9.29 |
Group II (5 ppm) | 24.67 ± 7.23 | 62.67 ± 7.51 | 126.00 ± 11.53 |
Group III (20 ppm) | 23.33 ± 4.51 | 66.67 ± 11.02 | 129.00 ± 5.00 |