In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Anatomical Considerations of Cerebral Circulation 2. Normal Values of Cerebral Circulation 3. Regulation 4. Factors. Anatomical Considerations of Cerebral Circulation: Blood enters the cranium through four vessels, two internal carotid and two vertebral arteries. The last two combine to form the basilar artery which divides into two posterior cerebral arteries. Each internal [...]
It is true that an adequate digestion is essential for absorption, and as a matter of fact, the whole digestive machinery has evolved with the only intention of making the foodstuff suitable for absorption. But if we look to the phenomenon from the opposite standpoint, it will be seen that absorption also is no less important for digestive process. The [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Water Metabolism 2. Distribution of Water in the Body 3. Water Content in Various Tissues 4. Functions of Water 5. Water Balance. Introduction to Water Metabolism: Of the three factors, water, salts and food, water is the most important. If we remember that life evolved first in an aquatic medium, [...]