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The Krebs Cycle (With Diagram) | Carbohydrates

In this article we will discuss about the functions of the Krebs cycle, explained with the help of diagrams. Krebs made an outstanding contribution to the discovery of the operating mechanisms of this cycle which is also called tricarboxylic cycle or citric cycle, owing to the participation of various tricarboxylic acids, including citric acid. Before studying this cycle — which [...]

By |2016-12-23T06:26:33+00:00December 23, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off on The Krebs Cycle (With Diagram) | Carbohydrates

Glucose Tolerance Test: Types, Utility and Procedure

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT):- 1. Types of Glucose Tolerance Test 2. Utility of Glucose Tolerance Test 3. Procedure 4. Different Types of Curves. Types of Glucose Tolerance Test: 1. Oral glucose tolerance. 2. Intravenous glucose tolerance. 3. Cortisone stress glucose tolerance test. 4. Multiple dose glucose tolerance tests. Utility of Glucose [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:20:07+00:00July 30, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off on Glucose Tolerance Test: Types, Utility and Procedure

Diabetes Mellitus: Types, Treatment and Complications

In this article we will discuss about the Diabetes Mellitus:- 1. Types of Diabetes Mellitus 2. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus 3. Complications 4. Changes. Types of Diabetes Mellitus: 1. Primary Idiopathic or Essential Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus means the hyperglycemia due to lack of insulin. This also takes place due to the over-production of other hormones, e.g., gluca­gon, hormones of the [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:20:07+00:00July 30, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off on Diabetes Mellitus: Types, Treatment and Complications
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