The prostate is an accessory gland and a component of the male reproductive system. This is found only in some species of mammals and differs morphologically, chemically, and physiologically between species. This paper describes in chapter 1, the basic elements of the prostate (structure,...

Aim: To determine the concerns of pregnant women regarding breastfeeding. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed on 207 mothers who had either a vaginal or a caesarian section-birth between April and July 2014 at the maternity clinic of the state hospital in Çanakkale,...

The study was conducted to determine the effect of carnitine supplementation and exercise on oxidative damage and antioxidant status in rat blood. Two groups of rats with 10 animals per group were used in the study: Groups I and II were unsupplemented and supplemented with carnitine, administered...

Unidirectionally alimentation can alter the bodies' metabolism, as well as the levels of some blood components (hormones, lipids, etc,) that may be markers for risk of morbid entities. These concepts also apply to laboratory animals, to induce metabolic syndromes similar to human ones. The...

It is known that some dietary behaviors may increase the likelihood in which certain diseases occur both in humans and animals. The unidirectional diet may alter both the metabolism, as well as the level of some blood components (hormones, sugars, lipids etc.), which may be markers for the...

Acrylamide is a toxic substance having a structure characterized by the presence of a double bound and an amidic group. It is formed in thermically processed aliments (frying, baking, roasting, grilling) by combining aminoacids with reducing sugars. Its carcinogenic, mutagenic and imunosuppressive...

Diet is one of the factors decisive influence on the development of harmonious and balanced man, keep it to normal working capacity in an appropriate mental and physical condition. All foods can fit into a healthy diet that requires selection of foods - including types and amounts of daily...

We have isolated a series of fractions (T₁-T₆) from a sample of red wine and studied their influence on cellular respiration and behaviour of blood vessels, by in vitro analysis of striated muscle and liver of frog (Rana ridibunda, Pall), and of fragments of Wistar rat aorta artery. Different...

Through histochemical and histoenzymological methods, the activity of dihydrofolate reductase and folic acid in the small intestinal wall was studied. Analysis was done depending on the type of cells on the intestinal mucosa and on the intestinal segment involved.