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, [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Sources of Uric Acid 2. Stages in the Formation of Uric Acid from Purine 3. Variations. Sources of Uric Acid: Uric acid comes from purines in case of man, other primates-Dalmatian dog and birds. i. From Purines. These bodies may be derived again from two sources: (a) Exogenous, and (b) Endogenous. (a) [...]