Regulation of Ion Transport in Freshwater Mussels
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Salt balance is essential for the survival and functioning of all               organisms. The factors that control salt and water balance in                   freshwater mussels are under investigation here. These organisms                have a simple control system involving nervous and local cellular               control mechanisms. There is evidence that serotonin, a common                  nervous system transmitter substance, stimulates sodium and                     calcium transport. The gills in mussel are the principal sites of               transport and will be used in this study. The transport of                      nervous transmitters (including serotonin), prostaglandins, and                 arachadonic metabolites will all be examined under various                      conditions.                                                                                                                                                     The data obtained in this research will shed light on the                       cellular mechanisms controlling sodium and calcium transport.                   This will enhance our understanding of calcium transport,                       deposition, and mobilization as it relates to overall salt and                  water balance.
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