Proteolytic Enzymes Proteolytic enzymes of pancreas. Answer: Proteolytic enzymes: 1. Trypsinogen: It is a single long polypeptide chain with molecular weight of 25,000 It contains 229 amino acids It is converted into active trypsin by enterokinase. Trypsinogen Actions: It converts proteins into proteoses and polypeptides by hydrolysis. Curdles … [Read more...] about Proteolytic Enzymes
Cephalometrics in Orthodontics: Importance, Types, and Applications
Cephalometrics in Orthodontics: Importance, Types, and Applications Question 1. What is cephalometrics? Write about Steiner’s analysis in detail. Or What is cephalometrics? Describe Steiner's analysis in detail. Answer. Cephalo means head, and the metric means measurement. Cephalometries is a radiography. “Cephalometric radiography is a standardized method of producing … [Read more...] about Cephalometrics in Orthodontics: Importance, Types, and Applications
Exocrine Pancreas
Exocrine Pancreas Describe exocrine function of pancreas how are they regulated. Answer: Pancreas: The pancreas is a double function organ containing both exocrine' as well as `endocrine' cells. The endocrine function involves the production of the hormones. The exocrine function involves the secretion of digestive juice pancreatic juice. This pancreatic … [Read more...] about Exocrine Pancreas
Functions Of The Liver
Functions Of The Liver Give in detail the functions of liver. Answer: Functions of liver: 1. Storage function: Liver stores glycogen, fat, protein, vitamin A and B12, iron folic acid and amino acid. 2. Synthetic function: Liver synthesizes. Most of the plasma proteins specially albumin. Some clotting factors like fibrinogen, prothrombin, factor V, … [Read more...] about Functions Of The Liver
Carbohydrate Digestion And Absorption
Carbohydrate Digestion And Absorption Explain how starch, sucrose and lactose are hydrolyzed in the gastrointestinal tract. Add a note on glucose absorption. Answer: Digestion of carbohydrates in the gastrointestinal tract. 1. Digestion in the mouth: While food is chewed in the mouth before it is swallowed it mixes with saliva. The chewed food is subjected to … [Read more...] about Carbohydrate Digestion And Absorption