The following points highlight the four main tests for determination of gastric function. The tests are: 1. Examination of Resting Contents 2. Fractional Gastric Analysis using Test Meals 3. Examination of Contents after Stimulation 4. Tubeless Gastric Analysis. Tests for Determining Gastric Function: Examination of Resting Contents Fractional Gastric Analysis using Test Meals Examination of Contents after Stimulation Tubeless Gastric [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Acid-base Balance and Acid-base Imbalance. Acid-base Balance in Normal Health: An acid may be defined as substance that produces H+ (protons) in solution, and a base is a particle that combines with hydrogen ions (H+). Example: Carbonic acid is an acid which is dissociated into H+ and HCO3− and its anionic component [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Biochemical Basis of Diseases. Diseases having a Biochemical Basis: a. Life depends upon biochemical reactions. b. Health fully depends on the regulated and harmonious functioning of many biochemical reactions and processes that occur in normal cells. c. Diseases are caused by the alternations of structures; or the amounts of certain [...]