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Colloids: Definition, Terminology and Application

In this article we will discuss about Colloids:- 1. Introduction to Colloids 2. Definition of Colloids 3. Terminology 4. Precipitation 5. Protective Colloids 6. Stability 7. General Properties 8. Types 9. Physiological Application. Contents: Introduction to Colloids Definition of Colloids Colloid Terminology Precipitation of Colloidal Particles Protective Colloids Stability of Colloidal System General Properties of Colloidal Solution Types of Colloidal [...]

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Buffers: Definition, Principles and Uses

In this article we will discuss about Buffers:- 1. Definition of Buffers 2. Principles of Buffers 3. Determining the pH 4. Buffer Mixture 5. Buffer Pairs in the Blood 6. Uses 7. Tissue Fluids and Tissues 8. Role in pH Regulation 9. Acidosis and Alkalosis Acidosis 10. Role of Lungs and Kidneys in pH Regulation 11. Elimination of Free Acids [...]

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Hydrotropy: Definition and Importance

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Hydrotropy 2. Definition of Hydrotropy 3. Biological Importance. Introduction to Hydrotropy: Moore and Parker (1901) studied the solvent action of 5% aqueous solution of bile salts on fatty acids (and their salts). The solubility of acids in water was less than 0.1%, in bile salt solution was 0.5% and the [...]

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