In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Nitrogen Equilibrium 2. Determination of Nitrogen Equilibrium 3. Positive and Negative Balance 4. Pure Protein Diet. Meaning of Nitrogen Equilibrium: Nitrogen equilibrium is a state of the body in which the intake and output of nitrogen are same. This is found in the adults where growth has ceased and no [...]
In this article we will discuss about the functions of choline in human body. It was first isolated by Stracker in 1849 from body fluids. It has got the following formula. It is a component of lecithin. Sphingomyelin, acetylcholine, etc., Butter, nervous tissue, yolk of eggs is very rich sources. It can be easily synthesised in the human body from [...]
In this article we will discuss about the fate and utilisation of glucose in human body with the help of suitable diagram. Although glucose is used up by all tissues, yet the different tissues do not use the carbohydrate in the same manner. The peculiarities of carbohydrate metabolism of some of the important tissues are given below: i. In the [...]