Isometric contraction, unlike dynamic contraction, is a static form of muscle work. It plays the crucial role in all demands where stability is required. What is isometric contraction? Isometric contraction is a form of muscle work in which the tension increases while the length of the muscle remains the same. Isometric contraction is a form … Isometric Contraction: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Our brain processes everything through brain waves, which are comparable to electrical frequencies. These currents can be measured, allowing natural voltage fluctuations on the cortex of the brain to be evaluated. Since these evaluations can tell a lot about a person’s mental and physical state, these measurements are used in medicine and also research. What … Brain Waves: Function, Task & Diseases
Neurological symptoms that occur due to damage to the pyramidal tract are referred to as pyramidal tract signs. In total, there are more than twelve different pathologic reflexes that are considered pyramidal tract signs. They provide evidence of damage to the motor cortex or of diseases such as multiple sclerosis or ALS. What are pyramidal … Pyramid Orbit Signs: Function, Task & Diseases
Jet lag is a physical reaction to a disturbance in the sleep-wake rhythm that occurs after transmeridian flights. The body’s circadian rhythms cannot adjust quickly enough to the time change, which can result in a number of psychological and physical ailments. What is jet lag? Jet lag is a physical reaction to a disturbance in … Jet Lag: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The functional position of the hand represents the most mechanically favorable constellation for certain hand activities. Impaired function can significantly reduce quality of life. What is the functional position? The functional position of the hand is commonly used when grasping and holding objects, regardless of whether all or individual fingers are used. The hand is … Functional Position: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Furrowing of the zygote is a cell division in early embryogenesis. It follows fertilization and is part of preembyonic development. Errors in furrow division are associated with gene mutations such as trisomies or parental disomies. What is furrowing? Furchung of the zygote is a cell division in early embryogenesis. It follows fertilization and is part … Furrow: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Biotransformation refers to a process in metabolism in which substances that cannot be excreted are converted into excretable products by chemical processes. What is biotransformation? Biotransformation involves the conversion of lipophilic substances into more hydrophilic substances. The reactions required for biotransformation occur primarily in the liver. In the course of biotransformation, lipophilic substances are transformed … Biotransformation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Bioavailability is a measurable quantity that refers to the active ingredient of drugs. The value corresponds to the percentage of an active ingredient that reaches the systemic distribution in the organism in unchanged form. Thus, bioavailability corresponds to the speed and extent to which a drug reaches absorption and can exert its effect at its … Bioavailability: Function, Role & Diseases
Bisexuality is a sexual orientation in which a person can be sexually attracted to their own sex and to the opposite sex at the same time. What is bisexuality? Bisexuality is a sexual orientation that in its simplest form assumes two genders, namely the biological sexes. A bisexual person is sexually attracted to the opposite … Bisexuality: Function, Role & Diseases
Membrane flux is the term used to summarize all processes of intercellular mass transport across the endomembrane system. This primarily includes endo-, exo-, and transcytosis, which allow cells to take up and release substances by displacing the membrane. Disruption of membrane flux can cause cell death (apoptosis). What is membrane flux? Membrane flux is the … Membrane Flow: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Membrane permeability characterizes the permeability of molecules through cell membranes. All cells are demarcated from intercellular space by biomembranes and simultaneously contain cell organelles that are themselves surrounded by membranes. The permeability of membranes is necessary for the smooth flow of biochemical reactions. What is membrane permeability? Membrane permeability characterizes the permeability of molecules through … Membrane Permeability: Function, Role & Diseases
All life originates from the sea. Therefore, there are conditions in the body that build on these original conditions of life. This means that vital building blocks in the organism are salts. They enable all physiological processes, are part of the organs and form ions in aqueous solution. Sodium and potassium chloride are dominant salts … Membrane Potential: Function, Role & Diseases
