Hemolytic Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms, And Lab Tests Question 1. Name two hormones acting on pancreas. Answer: Question 2. Jaundice. Answer: Definition: Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes, mucous membrane and deeper tissues due to increased accumulation of bilirubin in the plasma and tissue fluids. Value: Normal serum bilirubin level … [Read more...] about Hemolytic Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms, And Lab Tests
Anatomy
Digestion Starts In The Mouth: Everything You Need To Know
Digestion Starts In The Mouth: Everything You Need To Know Question 1. Pharyngeal stage of deglutition. Answer: It is a reflex process. Events: Question 2. Deglutition. Answer: Definition: It is a process by which chewed food is empotied from the mouth into the stomach. Stages: 1. Oral stage: It constitutes the passage of food through the … [Read more...] about Digestion Starts In The Mouth: Everything You Need To Know
Alkaline Phosphatase
Alkaline Phosphatase Question 1. Discuss the clinical importance of alkaline phosphatase. Answer: Alkaline phosphatase is increased in Rickets Hyperparathyroidism Bone disorders Obstructive jaundice It's alpha 2 heat labile isoenzyme increases in hepatitis Its pre-beta isoenzyme indicates bone diseases Question 2. Discuss the clinical importance of … [Read more...] about Alkaline Phosphatase
The Small Intestine: Structure, Function, And Movements Explained
The Small Intestine: Structure, Function, And Movements Explained Question 1. Gall blader. Answer: The bile secreted from liver is stored in gall bladder. The capacity of gall bladder is approx 50 ml. Functions: Storage of bile. Concentration of bile Alteration of pH of bile. Secretion of mucin Maintains pressure in biliary system. Question 2. … [Read more...] about The Small Intestine: Structure, Function, And Movements Explained
Bile Salts And Gallstones: Role, Function, And Prevention
Bile Salts And Gallstones: Role, Function, And Prevention Question 1. Functions of bile: Answer: Functions of bile: Functions of bile salts of bile. Help in digestion and absorption of fat Help in absorption of fat soluble vitamins Act as laxatives Prevent gall stone formation. Have cholerectic and cholagague action. Neutralizes the acid of … [Read more...] about Bile Salts And Gallstones: Role, Function, And Prevention