Excess production

The observation that a system at equilibrium responds to a stress by reequilibrating in a manner that diminishes the stress, is formalized as Le Chatelier s principle. One of the most common stresses that we can apply to a reaction at equilibrium is to change the concentration of a reactant or product. We already have seen, in the case of sodium acetate and acetic acid, that adding a product to a reaction mixture at equilibrium converts a portion of the products to reactants. In this instance, we disturb the equilibrium by adding a product, and the stress is diminished by partially reacting the excess product. Adding acetic acid has the opposite effect, partially converting the excess acetic acid to acetate. [Pg.148]

In the 1880s and 1890s, whiskey production grew significantiy. Excessive production and intense competition resulted in mergers such as the Whiskey Tmst in Peoria and the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Companies. They attempted to control production and raise prices but had tittle success in doing so. [Pg.79]

Paradoxically, the thia2ides are efficacious, especially if combined with a prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor such as indomethacin or aspirin, in the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insidipus, in which the patient s renal tubules fail to reabsorb water despite the excessive production of ADH (28). Thia2ides can decrease the urine volume up to 50% in these patients. [Pg.206]

Nitric oxide may induce deleterious effects when airway epithelial or immunological cells are exposed to mineral particles (asbestos, quartz). These particles also stimulate cells to produce NO in large quantities, but pulmonary cells are unable to destroy these particles, and a non-physiologically excess production of NO results, perhaps causing tissue damage due to a reaction of NO with cellular macromolecules. [Pg.284]

The use of mercury for extracting precious metals by amalgamation has a long history and was extensively used by Spain in the sixteenth century when her fleet carried mercury from Almaden to Mexico and returned with silver. However, environmental concerns have resulted in falling demand and excess production capacity. It is still used in the extraction of gold and in the Castner-Kellner process for manufacturing chlorine and NaOH (p. 72), and a further major use is in the manufacture of batteries. It is also used in street lamps and AC rectifiers, while its small-scale use in thermometers, barometers and gauges of different kinds, are familiar in many laboratories. [Pg.1203]

The excessive production of sebum associated with acne has made life miserable for many an adolescent. Research on acne has, as a rule, concentrated on therapy rather than prophylaxis. A pyrimidone forms an interesting exception, being described as an anti seborrheic agent. Starting keto-ester 21 can, at least in principle, be obtained by y-... [Pg.148]

Meniere s disease is a condition in which there is increased volume of endolymph with dilatation of the membranous labyrinth. It is brought about by excessive production of endolymph or impaired outflow from the labyrinth. It is characterised by attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea and vomiting. [Pg.757]

Multiple feedback loops can provide additional fine control. For example, as shown in Figure 9—5, the presence of excess product B decteases the tequitement for substrate 3. Howevet, Sj is also tequited fot synthesis of A, C, and D. Excess B should thetefote also curtail synthesis of all font end products. To circumvent this potential difficulty, each end product typically only partially inhibits catalytic activity. The effect of an excess of two or more end products may be strictly additive or, alternatively, may be greater than their individual effect (cooperative feedback inhibition). [Pg.75]

Alcoholism leads to fat accumulation in the liver, hyperlipidemia, and ultimately cirrhosis. The exact mechanism of action of ethanol in the long term is stiU uncertain. Ethanol consumption over a long period leads to the accumulation of fatty acids in the liver that are derived from endogenous synthesis rather than from increased mobilization from adipose tissue. There is no impairment of hepatic synthesis of protein after ethanol ingestion. Oxidation of ethanol by alcohol dehydrogenase leads to excess production of NADH. [Pg.212]

Once formed, collagen is relatively metabolically stable. However, its breakdown is increased during starvation and various inflammatory states. Excessive production of collagen occurs in a number of conditions, eg, hepatic cirrhosis. [Pg.538]

In general, excessive production of nuclei is detrimental since crystals produced under these conditions are fine, difficult to filter, and may contain a large fraction of impurities. Therefore, the solution should be kept in the metastable zone and be prevented to enter the labile zone. This can be achieved by seeding crystals into the solution to obtain a sufficient number of nuclei in the solution when penetrating the metastable zone. The mass of seeds mseed of size L.md that is required to produce crystals of size L, r with the desired yield Y, r is given by ... [Pg.238]

Keshavarzian, A., Sedghi, S., Kanofiky, J.R, List, T., Robinson, C., Ibrahim, C. and Winship, D. (1992c). Excessive production of reactive oxygen metabolites by inflamed colon analysis by chemiluminescence probe. Gastroenterology 103, 177-185. [Pg.166]

As with UC, the immune activation seen in CD involves the release of many proinflammatory cytokines. Cytokines thought to play major roles in CD are derived from T-helper type 1 cells and include interferon-y, TNF-a, and IL-1, IL-6, and IL-12. TNF-a is a major contributor to the inflammatory process seen in CD. Its physiologic effects include activation of macrophages, procoagulant effects in the vascular endothelium, and increases in production of matrix metallo-proteinases in mucosal cells.9,15 Excessive production of both... [Pg.283]

As kidney function continues to decline and the GFR falls less than 60 mL/minute/1.73 m2, phosphorus excretion continues to decrease and calcitriol production decreases, causing PTH levels to begin to rise significantly, leading to secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT). The excessive production of PTH leads to hyperplasia of the parathyroid glands, which decreases the sensitivity of the parathyroid glands to serum calcium levels and calcitriol feedback, further promoting sHPT. [Pg.387]

Excess production of thyroid hormone can be reduced in four ways iodides, antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, and... [Pg.678]

O The acute leukemias are hematologic malignancies of bone marrow precursors characterized by excessive production of immature hematopoietic cells. This proliferation results in a large number of immature cells (blasts) appearing in the peripheral blood and bone marrow causing failure of normal hematopoiesis. [Pg.1397]

Acromegaly A pathologic condition characterized by excessive production of growth hormone during adulthood after epiphyseal (long bone) fusions have completed. [Pg.1559]

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia A clinical syndrome of IgG antibody production against the heparin-platelet factor 4 complex occurring in approximately 1% to 5% of patients exposed to either heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia results in excess production of thrombin, platelet aggregation, and thrombocytopenia (due to platelet clumping), often leading to venous and arterial thrombosis, amputation of extremities, and death. [Pg.1567]

Hyperthyroidism State caused by excess production of thyroid hormone. [Pg.1568]

The thickness of the blood-gas interface is normally less than 0.5 (im. This extremely thin barrier promotes the diffusion of gases. The thickness may increase, however, under conditions of interstitial fibrosis, interstitial edema, and pneumonia. Fibrosis involves the excess production of collagen fibers by fibroblasts in the interstitial space. Edema is the movement of fluid from the capillaries into the interstitial space. Pneumonia causes inflammation and alveolar flooding. In each case, the thickness of the barrier between the air and the blood is increased and diffusion is impaired. [Pg.259]

During sleep there is excess production of a substance or group of substances which we will call Y—possibly adrenalin—and which irritates the sensory nerves, waking the sleeper eventually unless he is waked sooner by some other cause—hunger, thirst, digestive disturbances, light on the face, or an alarm clock, for instance. [Pg.6]

Unfortunately, many new and old systems have not been designed properly and are being operated inefficiently. Some of the major consequences include high energy consumption, excessive system erosion, inadequate conveying capacity, unexpected pipeline blockages, excessive product damage and hence, poor quality control and/or increased maintenance. These problems have resulted mainly from... [Pg.713]

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