Produces essential proteins and clotting factors for the blood and regulates metabolism and cholesterol. Gall Bladder – Stores bile secreted by liver. Bile is used to help dissolve fats in the small intestine. Pancreas – Functions both as an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland. Exocrine portion secretes digestive enzymes carried to the duodenum.
According to Endacott et al 2009, monitoring blood glucose has a vital role to play in minimising the development of such complications as retinopathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The essay will first describe the simulated skill experienced in the skills laboratory and will then reflect on two aspects, techniques and communication. Compassion display towards service users and understanding blood glucose monitoring will assist the services user’s health care needs. Relevant evidence supporting statement will be given. The conclusion will reflect understanding of blood glucose monitoring and its impact on the service user.
Hereditary Fructose Intolerance and Mitochondrial Disease Sara James Western Governor's University Hereditary Fructose Intolerance Enzymes in Breakdown of Fructose Enzymes are proteins that carry out chemical reactions. They will bind to a substrate and then end up releasing a product. The enzymes do it by a process of lock and key. The lock is considered the substrate and the enzyme is considered the key. Only the enzyme will fix the substrate because of the active sites on the enzyme.
The critical regulation of the body’s salt, potassium and acid content is performed by the kidneys. The kidneys also produce hormones that affect the function of other organs. For example, a hormone produced by the kidneys stimulates red blood cell production. Other hormones produced by the kidneys help regulate blood pressure and control calcium metabolism. The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that perform the following functions;
Healthcare applications of Chemical reactions Discussion 1 * What is the difference between biochemical, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic chemical reactions in healthcare? The basic aims of health profession are to get the understanding and maintenance of health and understanding and effective treatment of diseases. Biochemistry greatly effects on both aspects. Biochemical studies clarified many aspects of health and disease, and conversely, the study of various aspects of health and disease has opened up new areas of biochemistry. Diagnostic chemical reactions are those used for medical testing purposes such as a glucose tolerance test.
How would the breakdown of the membranes of these structures affect the function of Joseph’s heart cells? His heart cells would start spilling enzymes normally kept within the cell membranes. D. Two important pieces of information- the instructions Joseph’s body needs to repair itself and his predisposition for vascular disease- are both within the cell on which structure? Mitochondrial DNA is the predisposition for a family history of heart disease, genetics. RNA will help repair the cells.
Warfarin used to help the blood clot needs to be measured this is done by taking a blood sample which is sent to the pathology laboratory and the doctor will determine the dosage of warfarin to be given depending on the results, Insulin is also measured depending on the blood glucose levels. There are different routes for medication to be administered these are:- * oral route: swallowed by mouth as a pill, liquid, tablet or lozenge * rectal route: suppository inserted into the
Small blood cells called platelets then stick to the site of injury and spread along the surface of the blood vessel to stop the bleeding. They release chemical signals that attract other cells to the area and make them join together to form a platelet plug. On the surface of these activated platelets, many different clotting factors work together in a series of chemical reactions which is known as the coagulation cascade. Thin strands of a protein called fibrin form a mesh and trap blood cells and platelets to form a solid clot. There are a few conditions that have an effect on the clotting process.
People with type B blood however have B antigens and anti-A antibodies. When the type A person receives a transfusion from the type B person, the anti-B antibodies will attack the incoming B antigen laced blood cells, marking it for removal by the rest of the immune system. If an Rh− person receives mismatched blood that is, Rh+, shortly after the transfusion his or her immune system becomes sensitized and begins producing antibodies anti-Rh+ antibodies against the foreign blood
* Patients who have been well controlled on metformin who develop illness or laboratory abnormalities should be assessed for ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis. Assess serum electrolytes, ketones, glucose, and, if indicated, blood pH, lactate, pyruvate, and metformin levels. If either form of acidosis is present, discontinue metformin immediately and treat acidosis.Lab Test Considerations: Monitor serum glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin periodically during therapy to evaluate effectiveness of therapy. May cause false-positive results for urine ketones.Assess renal function before initiating and at least annually during therapy. Discontinue metformin if renal impairment occurs.