Antidiuretic hormone stimulates water reabsorbtion by stimulating insertion of water channels or aquaporins into the membranes of kidney tubules. These channels transport solute-free water through tubular cells and back into blood, leading to a decrease in plasma osmolarity and an increase osmolarity of urine.
Seafood produces in most instances anaphylatic shock, but can trigger asthma attacks. The proteins in seafood is the cause and trigger of an attack or allergic reaction. Most generally, an attack will be severe. Those affected by the allergy should carry an ephinephrine pen, in case of accidental ingestion.
Overview. Many foods contain sulfites, which are inorganic salts, as a preservative. Sulfites prevent foods from browning, control the growth of micro-organisms and bleach certain food starches and cherries.Some people can develop a sensitivity to sulfites.If you are asthmatic, you have a greater chance of having a reaction to sulfite-containing foods. Since 1988, four national agencies have regulated the use of sulfites in drugs, food, meat, poultry, alcoholic beverages and grapes. variety of fruits in many forms contain sulfites. These include canned and frozen fruits, fruit fillings, syrups, jams, jellies and preserves. Dried fruits, such as apricots, coconuts and raisins also contain sulfites, along with glazed fruits like maraschino cherries.