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, [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Specific Dynamic Action 2. Facts About Specific Dynamic Action 3. Causes. Meaning of Specific Dynamic Action (S.D.A): All foodstuffs, after being ingested, increase the rate of heat production though the subject is in a basal state. This increased heat production due to ingestion above the basal metabolic rate (B.M.R) is [...]