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Regulation of Blood Sugar Level on Various Tissues | Organisms | Biology

The sugar content of blood is not a passive constituent. Blood sugar level is found to exert enormous influence in regulating the functions of various tissues in different ways. The following is a brief summary: i. On Stomach: Low blood sugar stimulates gastric secretion and gastric movements. Hunger contractions are always stimulated by low sugar (as also by insulin injections). [...]

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Bicycle Ergometer: Sketch of Bicycle Ergometer | Metabolism | Biology

In this article we will discuss about the sketch of bicycle ergometer. Bicycle ergometer is a modified bicycle (Fig. 10.4) specially constructed for carrying out standardised work (exercise) whose wheel is rotated by pedalling without the actual progress of the bicycle in the ground. A brake-band is applied to the front wheel. The work done depends on the rate of [...]

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Cholesterol: Distribution & Functions | Steroids | Organisms | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Cholesterol 2. Absorption of Cholesterol 3. Effects 4. Synthesis 5. Storage, Destruction and Control 6. Functions 7. Excretion. Distribution of Cholesterol: The broad facts about the distribution of cholesterol are as follows: i. It is present in all cells - both in the cell membrane and cytoplasm. It is a [...]

By |2017-07-27T08:05:33+00:00July 27, 2017|Cholesterol|Comments Off on Cholesterol: Distribution & Functions | Steroids | Organisms | Biology
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