Organ bath

Organ bath is a laboratory apparatus used in pharmacology to study the behavior of isolated tissues or organs. It is a vital tool in the field of pharmacology and physiology, allowing researchers to understand the effects of drugs and other substances on specific tissues.

Overview

An organ bath consists of a chamber filled with a physiological solution, typically Krebs solution, where the tissue or organ is kept alive by oxygenation. The organ or tissue is then subjected to various substances, and the responses are recorded. This allows researchers to study the effects of drugs, hormones, or other substances on the tissue or organ.

Components

An organ bath typically consists of several components:

• Chamber: This is where the organ or tissue is placed. It is filled with a physiological solution that mimics the body's internal environment.
• Aeration system: This system supplies oxygen to the tissue or organ, keeping it alive during the experiment.
• Temperature control: The temperature of the organ bath is carefully controlled to mimic the body's internal temperature.
• Recording system: This system records the responses of the tissue or organ to the substances being tested.

Applications

Organ baths are used in a variety of research fields. In pharmacology, they are used to study the effects of drugs on specific tissues or organs. In physiology, they are used to understand how different tissues or organs respond to various stimuli. They are also used in toxicology to study the effects of toxic substances.

See also

• Langendorff heart
• Isolated tissue systems
• Pharmacodynamics