Testosterone does not mediate variation in basal metabolic rate and activity in relation to reproductive condition and photoperiod in white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus)

Journal of Experimental Zoology. Part A, Ecological and Integrative Physiology
Stephanie P McDonnellPaul D Heideman

Abstract

The photoperiodic response of many temperate zone rodents, including white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus), is a heritable life-history trait with underlying physiological variation. Previous studies of intact male P. leucopus utilized two wild-derived bidirectional selection lines, a short photoperiod responsive (R) line selected for reproductive suppression in short-day conditions (SD) and a nonresponsive (NR) line selected for reproductive maturity in SD. NR mice in SD had greater food intake, but also higher levels of locomotor activity, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) than R mice. We hypothesized that testosterone may be a key mediator of this metabolic difference, as it is likely to be significantly reduced in R SD mice. Male P. leucopus from either line in SD were castrated and given either an implant containing testosterone (T) or a sham control (C). They were then tested for variation in metabolic rate and activity in SD, thermoneutral conditions. T mice had significantly higher levels of food intake, testosterone, and seminal vesicle dry weight than C mice. Seminal vesicle dry weight was significantly and positively correlated with average testosterone level, indicating an effect of the T implants. There was no stati...Continue Reading

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