The power metabolic rate is the total energy consumption of a person within 24 hours minus his basal metabolic rate, which corresponds to the maintenance requirement fasting at rest. Power metabolic rate depends mainly on activity and weight and, like basal metabolic rate, is expressed in kilocalories or kilojoules. Since a direct measurement is associated … Power Metabolism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Fibrinolysis is characterized by the dissolution of fibrin by the enzyme plasmin. It is subject to complicated regulatory mechanisms in the organism and is in balance with hemostasis (blood clotting). Disturbance of this balance can lead to severe bleeding or thrombosis as well as embolism. What is fibrinolysis? The function of fibrinolysis is to limit … Fibrinolysis: Function, Role & Diseases
Malnutrition, undernutrition or malnutrition is rather rare in the Western world, but malnutrition can still occur due to misunderstood diet or one-sided nutrition. Especially children and adolescents can suffer great damage in their mental and physical development due to malnutrition. This must be avoided through healthy and balanced nutrition. What is malnutrition? Malnutrition is a … Malnutrition: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vitamin B9 or folic acid, also known as folate, is a water-soluble vitamin that belongs to the so-called B vitamins. Mode of action of vitamin B9 (folic acid). An adult should consume about 400 micrograms, or 0.4 milligrams, of folic acid daily. This requirement is well covered by the daily consumption of fresh fruits and … Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid): Function & Diseases
Rice is a food product derived from the rice plant. Worldwide, rice is one of the most important staple foods. Here’s what you should know about rice Rice is a food that is derived from the rice plant. Worldwide, rice is one of the most important staple foods. More than half of the world’s population … Rice: Intolerance & Allergy
Cell metabolism is the basis of all vital and biochemical processes in the body that take place inside and also outside a cell. Everything the body takes in must be processed and transformed, eventually broken down, to be used for energy and to renew and build up the various body components such as cell walls, … Cell Metabolism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Fat is one of the main components of our food. It is an important supplier of energy, intensifies the taste of food and is necessary for the body to utilize ingested vitamins. What is fat? But you have to distinguish between different fats, not every fat does good things in the body. And as with … Fat: Function & Diseases
Metabolism and metabolic processes are of great importance to human health and performance. Impairments can lead to a wide range of diseases. What is metabolism? Human metabolism is also known as metabolism or energy metabolism. In this context, metabolism, as a biological process, comprises a chain of processes that extends from the uptake of substances, … Metabolism: Structure, Function & Diseases
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
Vitamin A (retinoic acid, retinal, retinol) is a fat-soluble vital substance that occurs in some variations. The photosensitive substance is used in the retina of the eye to perceive light. Mode of action of vitamin A Typically, the content of vitamin A is highest in red or reddish fruits. Therefore, red peppers or fruits such … Vitamin A: Function & Diseases
Villous movements take place within the small intestine. Finger-shaped elevations of the mucosa are located there. These are called villi. What are villous movements? Villous movements take place inside the small intestine. Finger-shaped elevations of the mucosa are located there. These are called villi. The mucosa of the small intestine (intestinal mucosa) lines the duodenum, … Villous Movement: Function, Role & Diseases
BSE is the abbreviation for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy and is a disease of cattle; it is colloquially known as mad cow disease. The hallmark of the disease is altered proteins (albumen). Consumption of meat from diseased animals can cause Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans. BSE has been known since 1985, but probably occurred in Great Britain … Mad Cow Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
