Biochemical Pathway
Introduction:
Biochemical pathways are essentially linked series of enzymatic reactions that are interdependent. Their activity is coordinated by sensitive means of communication. This laboratory experiment examines the kinetic parameters, Vmax and Km, of three enzymes including creatine phosphokin....
Case Study Nocturnal Hypoglycemia
Introduction Diabetes is an epidemic in Counties Manukau. It is no
longer a disease for the 40 to 65 years old, but the youngest diagnosed with
Diabetes Mellitus are 6 year old children. In 2008, an estimate of
$57,000,000 is being spent every year by Counties Manukau District
Health Board for d....
Genetic disorders
Genetic Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A genetic disorder is a disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individuals DNA. Abnormalities can range from a small mutation in a single gene to the addition or subtraction of an entire chromosome or set of chromosomes. Chromosomes ar....
Movement and Support of Animals
Animals must be able to move through their environment for a variety of reasons. Whether it is to catch food, find a habitat or to escape from predators, locomotion is essential. As a result, animals have evolved in different ways to make movement through their environment easier. Another thing that....
Neurotransmitters
Abstract
The importance of understanding reuptake neurotransmitters and their mechanisms is essential to treating degenerative neural diseases such as Parkinsons Disease, Alzheimers Disease and other depression related disorders. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are released from neurons i....