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 [...]
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, [...]
From the facts accumulated so far as to the functions of the inorganic salts in the human body, there is ample evidence to conclude that the inorganic ions remain in the body in a state of functional balance. It is found that almost everywhere and in every function they can be grouped into two classes. One group having complementary effects, [...]