Histological Observations on the Changes in Thyroid Activity in the Scincid Lizard, Mabuya Striata, During Different Phases of Tail Regeneration

Abstract

Measurements of the follicle cells of the thyroid during different phases of regeneration of the tail in the scincid lizard, Mabuya striata, indicate a decrease in thyroid activity during the wound-healing phase and an increase at the end of the blastema phase.