an experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of ovarian cycles on reproductive indices and blood metabolites in 61 holstein cows. blood samples were taken from each cow between day 12 and day 50 postpartum (pp). serum progesterone concentrations were measured to determine the onset of luteal function and different types of luteal dysfunctions in cows. serum glucose, ...

Regular evaluation and the setting of goals is essential to monitor the progress of the patient and their wound.To do this, is important to understand the physiology of the skin and the way normal wound healing progresses in order to plan and provide effective wound management. This article describes the structure and function of the skin and outlines the four normal phases of healing. SKIN FUN...

Understanding of tight junctions has evolved from their historical perception as inert solute barriers to recognition of their physiological and biochemical complexity. Many proteins are specifically localized to tight junctions, including cytoplasmic actin-binding proteins and adhesive transmembrane proteins. Among the latter are claudins, which are critical barrier proteins. Current informati...

Balaban, Robert S. Modeling mitochondrial function. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 291: C1107–C1113, 2006. First published September 13, 2006; doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00223.2006.—The mitochondrion represents a unique opportunity to apply mathematical modeling to a complex biological system. Understanding mitochondrial function and control is important since this organelle is critical in energy metabolis...

conclusions this study suggested that treatment of constipation in the nursing home was unsatisfactory. to improve treatment outcomes in those susceptible to altered bowel function, a coordinated approach with involvement of physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals including dieticians and pharmacists seems necessary. results low bmi, increased fluid intake, liquid food intake, poor f...

Pregnancy has a variety of effects on maternal thyroid function. Thyroid gland enlargement is common particularly in areas of relative iodine deficiency. The renal clearance of iodine is increased in pregnancy and together with an increased volume of iodine distribution, leads to a low plasma inorganic iodine and thus increases the thyroidal iodine clearance. However, the absolute iodine uptake...

Recent developments in the techniques available to measure lung function in children have greatly improved our understanding of lung development in both health and disease. In everyday clinical practice, lung function tests can provide objective information about the severity and progression of disease and the response to treatment. Although spirometry remains the most useful and widely used te...

the excess accumulation of water in lung interstitial or alveolar is called pulmonary edema which is caused by factors that upset the normal starling balance in micro-circulation. pulmonary edema disturbs the alveolar gas exchanges which are normally regulated by the respiratory system. mathematical modelling of pulmonary edema may help to predict the lung conditions and the mechanisms involved...

The excess accumulation of water in lung interstitial or alveolar is called pulmonary edema which is caused by factors that upset the normal Starling balance in micro-circulation. Pulmonary edema disturbs the alveolar gas exchanges which are normally regulated by the respiratory system. Mathematical modelling of pulmonary edema may help to predict the lung conditions and the mechanisms involved...