Sentences with phrase «reabsorption by»

This oversaturation may be caused by increased excretion of crystals by the kidney, increased water reabsorption by the kidneys, and changes in the urine PH leading to crystal formation.

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Both drugs inhibit reuptake, or reabsorption, of these neurotransmitters by neurons, thus prolonging their action.

This explanation differs from the conventional theory that SSRIs directly relieve depression by inhibiting the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

They are thought to work by blocking the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, leaving more of it available to help brain cells send and receive chemical signals, thereby boosting mood.

These findings were confirmed by ultrastructural examination, which demonstrated the reabsorption of the elastosis and the development of relatively «young» elastic fibers.

Burris had a hunch that the reabsorption process was driven by hydrodynamic pressurization, which occurs whenever the relative motion of two surfaces causes fluid between them to accelerate in the shape of a triangular wedge.

5 Fluoride counters tooth decay by preventing the loss of minerals from enamel and promoting reabsorption of calcium and phosphate from saliva into the enamel.

It goes some way to redressing the typical sodium / potassium imbalance that is caused by low aldosterone levels (this is the hormone that regulates blood pressure, water reabsorption, and mineral conservation).

In many studies, one or more of the St. John's wort chemicals seemed to postpone or lessen the reabsorption of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin by nerve cells.

Heroin and cocaine also manipulate dopamine levels by slowing down the rate of dopamine reabsorption.

These drugs treat diabetes by altering kidney function to stop reabsorption of glucose into the patient's blood stream.