The appearance of an organism is called its phenotype. In this context, the phenotype is shaped both genetically and by the environment. Natural phenotypic changes in an organism are usually caused by environmental factors. What is phenotypic change? Natural phenotypic changes to an organism are usually caused by environmental factors. Phenotypic changes can occur in … Phenotypic Changes: Function, Task & Diseases
A lipid metabolism disorder occurs when the fat content of the blood exceeds normal levels. This applies to both elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Elevated blood lipid levels lead to cardiovascular disorders in the medium to long term. What is a lipid metabolism disorder? Lipid metabolism disorders (dyslipidemias) refer to shifts in the composition of … Lipid Metabolism Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Gestational hypertension is a complication during pregnancy. In this case, blood pressure values exceed a limit of 140/90 mmHg in successive measurements. If bed rest and dietary changes do not lower blood pressure, drug therapy may be used. What is gestational hypertension? In gestational hypertension, significantly elevated blood pressure occurs during pregnancy. The phenomenon is … Gestational Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A heart wall aneurysm (ventricular aneurysm) is the medical term for a bulge that has formed on the heart wall. Cardiac wall aneurysm occurs predominantly in the left ventricle. The heart wall aneurysm is not a classic disease; it is mainly one of the late complications after a heart attack. If the aneurysm ruptures, there … Heart Wall Aneurysm: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The influence of genes on the human body has been the subject of intense scientific research for many years. Although great progress has already been made in decoding the human genome, there are still some controversial points: What part do genes as well as environmental influences play in the expression of certain physical and psychological … Height and Body Weight
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common plant in climatically temperate zones worldwide. It belongs to the purslane genus and is used as a salad, vegetable, spice and medicinal herb. It mainly provides a lot of vitamin C, so it used to be a remedy for scurvy and is now used to lower blood lipid levels. … Purslane: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Dyslipoproteinemia occurs when the ratio of certain proteins (proteins) in the blood serum is disturbed. Both a genetic (primary) form and a secondary variant, which occurs as part of another underlying disease, exist. In the latter, treatment of the dyslipoproteinemia usually also requires therapy for the underlying disease; in many cases, adapted diet and possibly … Dyslipoproteinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Betaine is a quaternary ammonium compound with three methyl groups and is found in many plants. It serves as an excipient in numerous biological processes. Medicine uses betaine to treat heart disease and certain lipid metabolism disorders, among others. What is betaine? Betaine is a quaternary ammonium compound with the molecular formula C5H11NO2. A quaternary … Betaine: Function & Diseases
Products Preparations from garlic bulbs are commercially available in the form of dragées and capsules, among others. Garlic is also available in grocery stores, for example, fresh, dried and as a spice (granules, powder). It has been used as a remedy for thousands of years. Stem plant Garlic L. from the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) is … Garlic: Medicinal Uses
Selenium is a chemical element with the atomic number 34 and the symbol Se. Selenium performs numerous tasks in the human body. For example, it serves to activate thyroid hormones or prevents premature cell aging. What is selenium? Selenium is an essential trace element. Essential means that the body needs selenium but cannot produce it … Selenium: Function & Diseases
Cumin, also known as cumin or white cumin, is a plant of the umbelliferae family. The dried fruits of the plant are used in cooking and medicine. Occurrence and cultivation of cumin. Cumin is an annual plant of the umbelliferae family. The plant is similar in appearance to the common cumin. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is … Cumin: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
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
