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Oxidations are chemical reactions that consume oxygen. In the body, they are particularly important in connection with the generation of energy during glycolysis. The body's own oxidations produce oxidative waste that is associated with aging processes

Gene transfer refers to the artificial or natural transfer of foreign genetic material to a fertilized egg cell. More precisely, individual genes are transferred from a donor organism to a recipient organism. The horizontal

During silent celebrations, people become infected with a pathogen, but do not notice the infection because of the asymptomatic course. There is a silent and subclinical infection. This infection immunizes it against the specific pathogen

The medulla oblongata and the pons are the circulatory centers of the brain and constantly receive information on blood pressure and gas composition. From this, if necessary, measures to regulate the circulatory system are initiated, which is the central point

The genotype is the totality of all genes in the cell nucleus. Based on their arrangement, processes in the body are initiated and body compartments such as organs and external features are formed. The causes of many diseases are also hidden in the genotype

Opsonization is a process of the immune system. Antibodies or proteins of the complement system bind to cells foreign to the body and mark them so that the phagocytes can find them. A lack of opsonization amounts to a weak immune system

The term contraction (Latin contrahere = to pull together) describes the process in which a muscle either shortens or its tension increases. There are different types of contractions with different functional significance

The swallowing reflex is an alien reflex of the human body that enables us to take in food and fluids. The process is also known as the act of swallowing. The process is very complex and necessary for our survival.

Remineralization is the re-storage of minerals in hard tissue such as teeth or bones. Hard tissue demineralizes through acidification and thus becomes brittle. In the mouth, saliva is responsible for remineralization

Menopause is the last natural menstruation and thus the end of the fertile phase in a woman's life. It usually occurs between the ages of 40 and 50. A phase of hormonal change with different degrees of severity

The inflow of air into the lungs and outflow of air out of the lungs are summarized under the term ventilation. The ventilation is used for gas exchange in the lungs, the alveoli release and take molecular oxygen into the blood

The innervation connects organs, tissues and body parts to the nervous system and thus enables the complex interaction within the body. Electrical and biochemical stimuli are transmitted via the nerve cells and nerve fibers. An injury

A motor act is a result of an interaction between cognitive, motor and sensory processes. Arbitrary actions, in turn, arise schematically from a completed motor sequence. If a person z. Legs

The ulnar abduction is a spreading of the fingers or hand towards the ulna and thus the opposite of the radial abduction towards the ulna. Radial and ulnar abduction take place in the proximal wrist and are performed by various muscles of the hand

Radial abduction is a flexion of the hand or finger in the direction of the spoke, as performed by five hand muscles in the proximal wrist. The range for movement to the thumb side is up to 20 degrees. For muscle diseases can

It's cold outside in winter with a frost of minus 10 degrees. But in a few days there can be a thaw. Then it is damp and hazy - a suitable weather to catch a cold. You should be hardened, but who is this really? The topic

As part of the gait cycle, the standing leg phase is an important component of locomotion. Impairments can significantly reduce the quality of life.

Jumping is a form of locomotion that has many forms. It occurs in everyday life, but is also part of many sports.

The term extension is used in anatomical nomenclature to describe movement. It describes one of the main movements of the human body.

The maximum force is the highest possible force that an organism can muster against a resistance. It is influenced by internal factors, such as muscle composition, and external factors, such as the time of day. With structural changes