Dynein is a motor protein that primarily ensures the motility of cilia and flagella. Thus, it is an important intracellular component of the ciliated epithelium, male sperm, eustachian tube, and bronchi or uterine tuba. Mutation of several genes can impair dynein function. What is dynein? Together with myosin, kinesin, and prestin, the cytoskeletal protein dynein … Dynein: Function & Diseases
Carbohydrate metabolism or sugar metabolism is a vital process in the human body. To ensure the functioning of the organism, an adequate supply of energy is essential. Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for this purpose. Certain enzymes break down ingested carbohydrates into simple sugars, for example glucose, and in this form they … Carbohydrate Metabolism: Function, Role & Diseases
Speed is one of the basic motor characteristics. In certain sports disciplines, it is the defining component. What is quickness? Speed belongs to the basic motor properties. In certain sports disciplines, it is the defining component. In sports science, speed is counted among the basic motor properties, along with strength, endurance, coordination and agility. It … Speed: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
An explosive drive to the point, this is the infamous quick strength. Emerging during evolution as an advantageous factor in the struggle for survival, the importance of quick strength continues unabated in modern times. What is quick strength? Quick strength is a physical energy performance in which muscles produce an explosive effect in a very … Rapid Strength: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Proton pump inhibitors belong to a group of drugs that are among the strongest sellers worldwide. The drugs inhibit the proton-potassium pump, an enzyme that acts as a proton pump in the occupant cells of the stomach to produce and release stomach acid. The drugs are therefore used primarily to treat complaints and diseases that … Proton Pump Inhibitors: Function, Role & Diseases
Glycerol kinase deficiency, also known by the synonyms GK deficiency, glycerol kinase deficiency, hyperglycerinemia, or ATP-glycerol-3-phosphotransferase deficiency, is a metabolic disorder that can be treated in the Department of Human Genetics. A distinction is made between isolated, infantile, juvenile, and adult glycerol kinase deficiency. What is glycerol kinase deficiency? Glycerol kinase deficiency is a rare … Glycerol Kinase Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Metabolism is the conversion of biochemical substances by the enzyme system of organisms. Intermediates, also known as metabolites, are formed. The entire metabolism is based on the continuous metabolization of chemical substances. What is metabolization? The term metabolization is used in biology and medicine to describe the conversion or breakdown of a chemical substance as … Metabolism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Endurance corresponds to the physical resistance to fatigue. Endurance depends on factors such as energy supply, the amount of muscle loaded, or autonomic parameters. Cardiovascular disease substantially reduces endurance. What is endurance? Endurance corresponds to physical resistance to fatigue. Physical endurance corresponds to the resistance an organism has to physical fatigue and physical exertion. In … Endurance: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
In the urea cycle, nitrogen-containing metabolic end products are converted to urea. This biochemical process takes place in the liver. Urea is then excreted by the kidneys. What is the urea cycle? In the urea cycle, metabolic end products containing nitrogen are converted to urea. Proteins, or proteins, are made up of many amino acids. … Urea Cycle: Function, Role & Diseases
Exocytosis is the process of releasing substances from inside the cell to the outside. This complex process occurs in several steps. A distinction is made between constitutive exocytosis and stimulated exocytosis. What is exocytosis? Exocytosis is the process of releasing substances from inside the cell to the outside. Figure shows cell interior with components. The … Exocytosis: Function, Role & Diseases
Oxygen (O2) is essential for humans. Oxygen uptake from the air we breathe takes place in the lungs. From there, the oxygen-rich blood is transported to the cells. These need the oxygen as part of internal cellular respiration for energy production. What is oxygen uptake? Oxygen (O2) is essential for humans. Oxygen uptake from the … Oxygen Uptake: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Adenine is a heterobicyclic aromatic compound with a purine backbone that, as an organic nucleic base, forms one of the basic building blocks of genetic information in DNA and RNA along with three other bases. In addition, adenine in the form of a nucleoside or nucleotide plays an important role in metabolism as NAD, FADH2 … Adenine: Function & Diseases
