A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO UREA SYNTHESIS
Introduction Urea is a compound that is produced in the liver from excess amino acids and other nitrogenous wastes. The synthesis of urea from ammonia and carbon dioxide is called the urea cycle or the Krebs-Henseleit cycle. The urea cycle…
GASTRIC ACID SECRETION AND PEPTIC ULCERATION
Introduction Gastric acid secretion plays an important role in the digestive process by breaking down food and activating digestive enzymes. However, excessive acid production can lead to the development of peptic ulcers, which are sores that form in the lining…
INTERESTING FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT GLOMERULAR FILTRATION
Introduction Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter blood to remove waste products, excess fluids, and other substances from the body. It occurs in the glomerulus, which is a network of tiny blood vessels called capillaries located…
MIND BLOWING FACTS ABOUT KETOGENESIS AND KETOLYSIS
Introduction Ketogenesis is the process by which the body produces ketone bodies, which are water-soluble molecules made from fatty acids in the liver. The primary ketone bodies produced are acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone. Ketogenesis typically occurs during periods of fasting…