growth/size/body
• about 5% less than controls
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immune system
hematopoietic system
• slightly reduced hematocrit
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cardiovascular system
• higher baseline pressure
• greater increase when challenged with angiotensin II
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• reduced NO production in blood vessel endothelium
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• impaired endothelium dependent acetylcholine mediated relaxation of aortic rings
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muscle
• impaired endothelium dependent acetylcholine mediated relaxation of aortic rings
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• impaired endothelium dependent acetylcholine mediated relaxation of aortic rings
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