Calcium metabolism

You're alive…. I am alive… But there is a problem with that. Well, how to I say this without being disgusting? Umm…. As a normal human being, we all produce waste. This waste comes from cells, as metabolic waste. This includes excess carbon dioxide, salts, and urea. Urea is a toxic compound that is produced when amino acids are produced. And that waste leaves our body. The system that gets rid of that waste is the excretory system. This system is consisted of the skin, lungs,the kidneys, and all…

repairs, builds and maintains cells and body tissues, and supports the external activities that enable you to interact with the physical world” (Writer). There are five reasons the body needs energy to survive. The first reason is basal metabolism. Basal metabolism is the smallest amount of energy the body needs to function and stay alive while its at rest (Writer). The next reason energy is important is because of body consumption. This determines the energy that is required between person…

The results obtained from the experiment and as illustrated above clearly show that an increase in the volume of O2 produced is accompanied by an increase of catalase concentration; though the lower concentrations suffer from slight inconsistencies. This leads to the conclusion that the more enzymes available, the larger and faster the reaction. The data obtained is in agreement with the hypothesis. The hypothesis stated that the rate of reaction and amount of product produced will augment with…

There are a number of drugs that bind to plasma proteins. The weak acids and neutral drugs tend to bind to albumin (the range of drugs binding is the widest) which is one of the most common proteins found in blood plasma. This binding to the plasma proteins can play a significant role in determining drug distribution. This binding also plays a role in drug dynamics in that only the unbound or free drugs interact with the receptors and penetrate the cell membranes. Albumin along with others (i.e.…

When it comes to using essential bodybuilding supplements, casein protein is a super supplement that is ideal for your strength and nutritional needs. When you are unable to obtain your required daily protein intake, a casein protein supplement is a great meal replacement. In fact, among other types of protein, casein is considered to be one of the top choices for a protein alternative. This particular protein is derived from dairy products such as yogurt, milk, ice cream and other foods.…

Select only ONE of the following environmental stresses: (a) heat, (b) high levels of solar radiation, (c) cold, or (d) high altitude. Discuss specifically how this environmental stress negatively impacts the survival of humans by disturbing homeostasis. (5 pts) Cold climates create stress on the body that disturbs homeostasis by lowering our normal core body temperate range of 97.6 ˚- 99.6˚ to subnormal levels. When our core body temperate declines to 94 ˚, we begin to develop a condition known…

In the lecture titled, Public policy in nutrition: Where does science fit in?, Dr. Lupton explains how science is used to help create public policy, specifically Dietary Guidelines. The video looks at a number of questions such as “What is our national nutrition policy?” and “How does science fit it?” (Lupton, 2010). Dr. Lupton answers these questions plus others as she explains the process of product labeling from start to finish using dietary fiber and added sugar as two examples. The process…

If you are to perceive strength, what comes to mind is a bodybuilder type of man with huge biceps and all that. Just like any other muscle group in your body, hard work and dedication are the main factors in order to achieve the full potential of your bicep development. But you can learn different techniques to help build your biceps fast and easy. Here are 5 ways to quickly build biceps. Make Sure Your Diet is High in Calories If your bicep is not developing as you wanted, check out your diet…

A child came up to me today and ask me if he swallows a cookie what all happens to it. Once it enters the mouth, chemical and mechanical steps work to break the cookie into smaller pieces and remove its nutrients for use by the body. Tracing the digestion of a cookie involves a quick trip down your esophagus, a churn in the stomach and a slow, winding movement through the intestines. The Mouth The digestive process begins…

endothermic organisms that is not seen in ectotherms is the large number of mitochondria in the cells. This adaptation allows more ATP to be available through cellular respiration in the cells of ectotherms. This allows body heat to be generate from their metabolism and muscular contraction. These heat generating abilities…