Fluoride Deficiency: Causes, Effects, And Dental Caries Question 1. Deficiency & excess of fluoride Answer: Deficiency: Drinking water containing less than 0.5 ppm of fluoride causes the development of caries in children. Secretion: It is secreted by Parathyroid glands Its secretion is promoted by low calcium concentration Actions It increases blood … [Read more...] about Fluoride Deficiency: Causes, Effects, And Dental Caries
Anatomy
Understanding Parathormone: The Hormone That Regulates Minerals
Understanding Parathormone: The Hormone That Regulates Minerals Question 1. Parathormone Answer: It is a single-chain polypeptide containing 84 amino acids Synthesis: Synthesis as preproPTH Question 2. Biochemical functions of phosphorus Answer: Phosphorus is required for Development of bone & teeth Formation of high energy phosphate compounds … [Read more...] about Understanding Parathormone: The Hormone That Regulates Minerals
Potassium Balance: Why This Mineral Is Vital For Your Body
Potassium Balance: Why This Mineral Is Vital For Your Body Question 1. Potassium balance. Answer: The plasma concentration of potassium is 3.4- 5 mFq/1. This level is maintained by a balance between potassium loss & potassium intake Question 2. Importance of iodine (or) Give the sources & functions of iodine Answer: Sources: Seafood Drinking … [Read more...] about Potassium Balance: Why This Mineral Is Vital For Your Body
Fluoride And Your Teeth: Protecting Smiles Naturally
Fluoride And Your Teeth: Protecting Smiles Naturally Question 1. Describe the functions & deficiency of fluorine Answer: Functions of fluoride: Fluoride prevents the development of dental caries It converts hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite It is required for the proper development of bones It inhibits the activities of certain enzymes Sodium fluoride … [Read more...] about Fluoride And Your Teeth: Protecting Smiles Naturally
Selenium And Your Thyroid: The Unsung Hero Of Hormone Health
Selenium And Your Thyroid: The Unsung Hero Of Hormone Health Question 1. Biochemical functions of selenium Answer: Along with vitamin E prevents the development of Hepatic necrosis & muscular dystrophy Maintains integrity of the membrane It is an essential component of glutathione peroxidase Protects cells against damage caused by hydrogen peroxide & … [Read more...] about Selenium And Your Thyroid: The Unsung Hero Of Hormone Health