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Metabolism of Pigments in Human Body | Biology

A number of pigments are found in the human body, some of which serve important physiological function, while others represent simple waste products or that that their functions are yet obscure. It is difficult to classify pigments on a single scientific basis. They may be classified in many ways, for instance: i. According to the body substance in which they [...]

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Water Metabolism in Human Body | Biology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Water Metabolism 2. Distribution of Water in the Body 3. Water Content in Various Tissues 4. Functions of Water 5. Water Balance. Introduction to Water Metabolism: Of the three factors, water, salts and food, water is the most important. If we remember that life evolved first in an aquatic medium, [...]

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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 [...]

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