Brain Disorders And Neuro Tests: Epilepsy, Lumbar Puncture And ANS Question 1. Epilepsy. Answer: Epilepsy Definition: It is a brain disorder characterized by convulsive seizures or loss of consciousness or both. Epilepsy Cause: Paroxysmal uncontrolled discharge of impulses from neurons of brain. Epilepsy Types: 1. Generalized epilepsy. Epilepsy … [Read more...] about Brain Disorders And Neuro Tests: Epilepsy, Lumbar Puncture And ANS
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Formation Of Ketone Bodies And Causes Of Ketosis
Formation Of Ketone Bodies And Causes Of Ketosis Question 1. Good and bad cholesterol. Answer: Good cholesterol: HDL cholesterol is referred to as good cholesterol as its high concentration counteracts atherogenesis. It can be considered a highly desirable lipoprotein. It is synthesized in the liver. It transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral … [Read more...] about Formation Of Ketone Bodies And Causes Of Ketosis
Ketone Bodies Explained: Formation, Detection, And Metabolic Role
Ketone Bodies Explained: Formation, Detection, And Metabolic Role Question 1. Briefly give the pathway of Ketogenesis. How is the presence of Ketone bodies in urine detected? Answer: Urine Detection of Ketone Bodies: Ketone bodies are detected in urine by Rothera's test. Nitroprusside in an alkaline medium reacts with the keto group of ketone bodies. Results in … [Read more...] about Ketone Bodies Explained: Formation, Detection, And Metabolic Role
Fatty Liver: Symptoms, Causes, And Biochemical Mechanisms
Fatty Liver: Symptoms, Causes, And Biochemical Mechanisms Fatty liver. Answer: Excessive accumulation of lipids especially triacylglycerols in the liver results in fatty liver. Features: Occurrence of droplets of triacylglycerols in the entire cytoplasm of hepatic cells. Impairment in metabolic functions of the liver. Fibrotic changes in the liver. … [Read more...] about Fatty Liver: Symptoms, Causes, And Biochemical Mechanisms
Understanding The Brain: Cerebellum, EEG And Sleep Explained
Understanding The Brain: Cerebellum, EEG And Sleep Explained Question 1. Functions of cerebellum. Answer: Regulation of body posture and equilibrium. Control of muscle tone and stretch reflexes. Coordination of movements. Regulation of automatic associated movements. Regulates movements of extraocular muscles. Question 2. EEG … [Read more...] about Understanding The Brain: Cerebellum, EEG And Sleep Explained