Ovulation: White Rat

Synopsis

Research film. Shows the rupture of ovarian follicles in the living rat. Ovulation was induced by gonatropic hormones. Various sequences of the film show the variation in the mechanism of egg extrusion from the follicle. Made from material shot in 1961-62. An Encyclopaedia Cinematographica film. *BMA/BLAT

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st. col. 6 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1963

Availability

Free loan to members

Notes

Archival interest.

Documentation

Booklet in German available.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

ovulation; physiology - animal; rats

Credits

Director

Richard J Blandau

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

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