Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Balancing Redox Equations02:58

Balancing Redox Equations

62.3K
Electrochemistry is the science involved in the interconversion of electrical and chemical reactions. Such reactions are called reduction-oxidation, or redox reactions. These important reactions are defined by changes in oxidation states for one or more reactant elements and include a subset of reactions involving the transfer of electrons between reactant species. Electrochemistry as a field has evolved to yield sufficient insights on the fundamental principles of redox chemistry and multiple...
62.3K
Equilibrium and Balance01:15

Equilibrium and Balance

6.7K
The inner ear assumes dual functionalities of auditory perception and equilibrium maintenance. The vestibule is the organ responsible for balance. This organ contains mechanoreceptors, specifically hair cells, endowed with stereocilia, which aid in deciphering information regarding the position and motion of our heads. Two intrinsic components, the utricle and saccule, help perceive head position, while the semicircular canals track head movement. Neurological messages initiated in the...
6.7K
Energy Balance01:19

Energy Balance

1.2K
The human body gets energy from the three macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Energy is released when the chemical bonds in the organic compounds present in the food are broken down. The energy content of food is measured in kilocalories (kcal), defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. This value is determined by measuring the temperature change of the water surrounding a calorimeter after the complete...
1.2K
Respiratory Regulation of Acid-Base Balance01:18

Respiratory Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

1.8K
Respiratory compensation is a vital physiological process that stabilizes blood plasma pH by regulating the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2), a key determinant of pH levels. Most carbon dioxide in the blood dissolves and converts into carbonic acid (H2CO3). It dissociates into hydrogen ions (H+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3⁻). There is also an inverse relationship between PCO2​​ and pH.
When carbon dioxide levels increase in the blood, more H+ and HCO3⁻ are...
1.8K
Disorder of Water Balance01:29

Disorder of Water Balance

2.6K
Water balance disorders are medical conditions that occur when there is a deviation from the body's water volume or osmolarity, disrupting normal homeostasis and leading todehydration, hypotonic hydration, hyperhydration, edema, or water intoxication.
Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body loses fluids (particularly water).
Causes:
The major causes of dehydration include excessive sweating, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and diuresis.
Signs and Symptoms:
Symptoms primarily include intense...
2.6K
Acid-Base Balance01:25

Acid-Base Balance

2.7K
The human body maintains a narrow pH range regulated through acid-base balance. This balance is crucial as changes in the hydrogen ion concentration can disrupt cell membrane stability, alter protein structures, and change enzyme activities. The normal pH of arterial blood is 7.4, venous blood and interstitial fluid is 7.35, and intracellular fluid averages 7.0.
When the pH of arterial blood rises above 7.45, it results in a condition called alkalosis. Conversely, a drop below 7.35 leads to...
2.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Transient Proteinuria Induced by High-Dose Rosuvastatin.

AACE endocrinology and diabetes·2025
Same author

Detection of Hemodialysis Venous Needle Dislodgment Using Venous Access Pressure Measurements: A Simulation Study.

Kidney360·2023
Same author

Urine Cell Transcriptomes Implicate Specific Renal Inflammatory Pathways Associated With Difficult-to-Control Hypertension.

Journal of the American Heart Association·2023
Same author

Response to COVID-19: The Outpatient Dialysis Setting.

Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN·2023
Same author

Safely correct hyponatremia with continuous renal replacement therapy: A flexible, all-purpose method based on the mixing paradigm.

Physiological reports·2023
Same author

Association of risk stratification score with dialysis vascular access stenosis.

The journal of vascular access·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Assessment of Motor Balance and Coordination in Mice using the Balance Beam
07:03

Assessment of Motor Balance and Coordination in Mice using the Balance Beam

Published on: March 10, 2011

48.6K

Magnesium Balance and Measurement.

Snigdha T Reddy1, Sandeep S Soman1, Jerry Yee1

  • 1Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.

Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
|May 26, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Magnesium is vital for over 600 enzymatic reactions, supporting cellular processes in the brain, heart, and muscles. This review covers magnesium storage, absorption, excretion, and assessment methods, highlighting its clinical importance.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Human Physiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Magnesium is an essential intracellular cation crucial for numerous metabolic and biochemical processes.
  • It plays a significant physiological role in the brain, heart, and skeletal muscles.
  • Over 600 enzymatic reactions, including energy metabolism and protein synthesis, depend on magnesium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the storage, handling, absorption, and excretion of magnesium in the human body.
  • To discuss current approaches for assessing magnesium status.
  • To emphasize the clinical relevance of magnesium, despite its infrequent routine evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of magnesium's physiological roles and biochemical functions.
  • Discussion of magnesium homeostasis and its regulatory mechanisms.
Keywords:
HomeostasisMagnesium balanceMeasurement

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications
06:28

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications

Published on: September 1, 2023

6.3K
Biodegradable Magnesium Stent Treatment of Saccular Aneurysms in a Rat Model - Introduction of the Surgical Technique
11:07

Biodegradable Magnesium Stent Treatment of Saccular Aneurysms in a Rat Model - Introduction of the Surgical Technique

Published on: October 1, 2017

11.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Assessment of Motor Balance and Coordination in Mice using the Balance Beam
07:03

Assessment of Motor Balance and Coordination in Mice using the Balance Beam

Published on: March 10, 2011

48.6K
Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications
06:28

Author Spotlight: Developing Low-Tech Balance Assessment Methods for Broad-Spectrum Healthcare Applications

Published on: September 1, 2023

6.3K
Biodegradable Magnesium Stent Treatment of Saccular Aneurysms in a Rat Model - Introduction of the Surgical Technique
11:07

Biodegradable Magnesium Stent Treatment of Saccular Aneurysms in a Rat Model - Introduction of the Surgical Technique

Published on: October 1, 2017

11.6K
  • Exploration of diagnostic methods for evaluating magnesium levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Magnesium is stored in bone, muscle, and soft tissues, with only a small fraction in serum.
    • Absorption occurs primarily in the small intestine, and excretion is mainly renal.
    • Various methods exist for assessing magnesium status, including serum, erythrocyte, and urinary magnesium levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Magnesium is indispensable for cellular function and overall health.
    • Understanding magnesium homeostasis is critical for clinical practice.
    • Routine assessment of magnesium status could improve patient care and disease management.