Chapter 3 Briefly Discusses Drugs That Are Being Developed in Order

question 10

Short Answer

Chapter 3 briefly discusses drugs that are being developed in order to increase the ability to establish LTP. When might this be helpful in terms of increasing health and improving quality of life?

Understand the basic concepts of metabolism including catabolism and anabolism.

Differentiate between mono-, di-, and polysaccharides based on their structure.

Understand the role of carbohydrates and how they are stored in the body.

Grasp the basic knowledge of enzymatic reactions and the role of enzymes as catalysts.

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Definitions:

Cuboidal Epithelial Cells

Cube-shaped cells found lining various ducts and glands, playing a role in secretion and absorption.

Boyle's Law

A gas law stating that the pressure of a given mass of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its volume at a constant temperature.

Henry's Law

A gas law that states the amount of dissolved gas in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure above the liquid, provided the temperature is constant.

Dalton's Law

A principle stating that in a mixture of non-reacting gases, the total pressure exerted is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases.