Nutrition And Biochemistry

Dietary Sources List sources of thiamine (B1) and effect of its deficiency. Answer. Dietary Sources Plant sources – rice, wheat, peas, beans and nuts Animal sources – liver, meat, eggs, pork and milk NEET Physics Class 11 Chapter 3 Centre of Mass MCQs and Answers Deficiency Features The deficiency of thiamine results in a condition called beriberi … [Read more...] about Dietary Sources

Functions Of Minerals Question 1. Functions of minerals. Answer. Functions Intracellular calcium is involved in: Muscle contraction. Release of hormones, neurotransmitters, and neuromodulators. Activation of several enzymes. Glycogen metabolism. Cell division. Functions of Minerals in the Body Extracellular calcium provides calcium ions for … [Read more...] about Functions Of Minerals

Functions Of Calcium Question 1. Write sources and the effect of the deficiency of iron. Answer. Dietary Sources Rich sources – organ meats (liver, heart and kidneys) Good sources – leafy vegetables, pulses, cereals, fish, dried fruits, apple and meat Poor sources – milk, wheat and rice Haeme iron which comes from animal products and is from haemoglobin and … [Read more...] about Functions Of Calcium

Calcium Absorption Write the factors interfering with the absorption of calcium. Answer. Factors Which Interfere with Calcium Absorption Calcium Absorption: How It Works and Its Importance Phytates present in cereals form insoluble calcium salts and inhibit calcium absorption Oxalates present in vegetables like cabbage and spinach form insoluble calcium salts … [Read more...] about Calcium Absorption

Body Fluids Question 1. Composition of body fluids. Answer. Total water in the body is about 40 L. It is distributed into two major compartments: Intracellular fluid (ICF): Its volume is 22 L, and it forms 55% of the total body water. Extracellular fluid (ECF): Its volume is 18 ,L and it forms 45% of the total body water. ECF is divided into 5 subunits: … [Read more...] about Body Fluids