Last Updated on October 6, 2021 by admin Sodium, potassium and chloride are the three electrolytes most commonly considered, while bicarbonate is measured much less frequently. These ions are all freely diffusible throughout the entire ECF (plasma, interstitial fluid, lymph). The electrolytes are all normally present to vast excess in the diet, and in the … Read more
Last Updated on October 6, 2021 by admin It is known that all the cells contain the same DNA, but gene expression is different from one cell to another. The cells synthesize proteins that are proper for their function; however other genes that their outcomes have no function are suppressed. Each cell type has its … Read more
Last Updated on October 6, 2021 by admin Serum lipid profile include measurements of total lipids, phospholipids, triglycerides, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and very low density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C). HDL-C transports cholesterol from cells to liver (anti-risky). LDL-C transport cholesterol to cells. VLDL-C transports triglycerides from the … Read more
Last Updated on October 6, 2021 by admin Usually measured serum proteins include total proteins, albumin and globulins. The latter can be separated by electrophoresis into α-globulin, β-globulin and γ-globulins. Total proteins level measured in plasma is higher than that measured in serum, this because another protein present in plasma, which is fibrinogen. Commercially supplied … Read more
