The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Mineral Metabolism:- 1. Introduction to Minerals 2. Principal Mineral Elements (Macronutrients) 3. Trace Elements 4. Physiological Importance. Introduction to Minerals: The mineral elements present in the animal body is supplied by the diet. In poor diets consumed by a large majority in India and other developing countries, there occurs commonly [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the water and mineral metabolism. Water Metabolism: Distribution of water in the body: Water is the major constituent of human body. The average body water is 50-70% of the body weight. Females have little less water than males. 1. The water content of intracellular fluid is 50% of total body weight. 2. The [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the metabolism of carbohydrates. The metabolism of carbohydrates is done through two processes: A. Catabolic Processes and B. Anabolic Processes. The catabolic processes of carbohydrates include: 1. Glycolysis 2. Citric Acid Cycle 3. Glycogenolysis 4. HMP Pathway or Pentose Phosphate Pathway and 5. Uronic Acid Pathway. The anabolic processes of carbohydrates include: 1. [...]