The gut-brain axis is the biochemical signaling between the GIT and the CNS. This complex communication system ensures the proper maintenance of gastrointestinal homeostasis and has multiple effects on motivation and higher cognitive functions.
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Understanding Intercellular Communication Mechanisms
Intercellular communication refers to various methods that cells use to communicate with each other directly or indirectly through the extracellular fluid. This communication is complex and involves signaling pathways within a cell, enabling cells to respond to internal or external stimuli.
Gastrin: A Gastrointestinal Hormone
Gastrointestinal hormones are biologically active polypeptides secreted from the endocrine cells of the GIT mucosa. These hormones enter the portal circulation, then flow into the systemic circulation, and finally reach the target tissue. Some gastrointestinal hormones also function as paracrine and autocrine hormones to regulate gastrointestinal (GI) functions. They are chemical messengers.
12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Lung Capacity
Vital capacity (VC) is the air volume that can be expired by forceful effort, following maximal deepest possible inspiration.
The subject takes a deep breath of maximal inspiration and then breathes out forcefully. The volume of air expelled indicates vital capacity.
The total Tidal volume (TV), Inspiratory reserve(IRV), and Expiratory reserve volumes (ERV) make Vital capacity.
The Complement System: Role in Immunity
The complement system is crucial in the body’s defense against invading pathogens and tumor cells. Its components enhance the antibacterial activities of antibodies.
Blood Indices Explained
Absolute blood indices are essential in diagnosing and typing anemias. A subject’s fundamental blood values are compared with arbitrarily set typical values. Blood indices have been discarded in favor of absolute corpuscular values.
Hemopoiesis
The formation of formed elements of blood is hemopoiesis. There are three types of formed elements of blood-Erythrocytes[RBC], leucocytes[WBC], and Thrombocytes [platelets].
Oxytocin |Love Hormone |Cuddle Hormone
Oxytocin is secreted mainly from the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. It is also synthesized in peptidergic neurons of the magnocellular neurosecretory system or the hypothalmo-hypophysial neural tract.
What Happens to the Fat After Its Absorption?
As chylomicrons enter the liver, ‘liver lipase’ breaks it into free fatty acids and glycerol. This is a very quick reaction.
Causes of Fatty Liver
fatty liver disease is a prevalent condition affects one in three adults globally. In India, the incidence is also 1:3..
The main cause is excess calorie intake and less calorie consumption.
