In this article we will discuss about the Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood:- 1. Function of Hemoglobin 2. Dissociation of Oxy-hemoglobin 3. Clinical Signs of Variation in Hemoglobin Saturation 4. Transport of CO2 in Blood 5. Effect of CO2 on Blood pH. Contents: Function of Hemoglobin Dissociation of Oxy-hemoglobin Clinical Signs of Variation in Hemoglobin Saturation [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Collagen:- 1. Introduction to Collagen 2. Synthesis of Collagen 3. Inherited Defects. Introduction to Collagen: 1. Collagen is the major macromolecule of connective tissues and it is the most common protein in the animal kingdom. 2. In mammalian tissues, there are five distinct types of collagen and they exist as a [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Importance of Nitric Oxide (NO) in Health and Disease:- 1. Formation of Nitric Oxide (NO) 2. Relaxative Action on Smooth Muscle of Blood Vessels 3. Important Biologic Functions. Formation of Nitric Oxide (NO): 1. Nitric oxide (NO) is formed by the action of the enzyme NO synthase, which is cytosolic. The endothelial [...]