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Abstract
Dopamine injection produced hyperglycemia in intact crabs in a dose-dependent manner.
- Hyperglycemia was associated with a significant decrease in total carbohydrates and glycogen levels in intact crabs.
- Dopamine increased glycogen phosphorylase activity in the hepatopancreas and muscle of intact crabs, suggesting dopamine-induced glycogen breakdown.
- Bilateral eyestalk ablation led to increased total carbohydrates and glycogen levels, along with decreased phosphorylase activity.
- Eyestalk ablation resulted in lower levels of hyperglycemic hormones in the hemolymph.
- Dopamine-injected crabs had higher hemolymph hyperglycemic hormone levels compared to control crabs, indicating a stimulating effect of dopamine.
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