The control factors of mineral metabolism is a very complicated phenomenon. In the unicellular animals the mechanism is relatively simple and is probably carried out by adjusting the permeability of the cell membrane. But in the higher animals and human beings, although this primitive system persists, yet a lot of other factors have stepped in, as a result of which, [...]
It has been noted that the salts are more important for our life than food. Salt starvation will bring about an earlier death than food starvation. In animals natural salt deficiency never takes place, enough being present in food. In man also total salt deficiency is never seen under natural conditions but partial deficiency or deficiency of individual elements or [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Features of Protein Metabolism 2. Role of Endocrines in Protein Metabolism 3. Role of Vitamins. Features of Protein Metabolism: Proteins are essential constituents of all living cells. Metabolism of protein shows a number of special features. For instance: i. The power of protein synthesis of the human body is very limited. ii. [...]