The activation energy needed for the chemical reaction decreased by an Enzyme.
Activation energy is the amount of energy required in a chemical reaction.
Enzymes lowers the activation energy by increasing the rate of reaction.
The energy required for a reaction to start is called activation energy. Enzymes are proteins that lower the activation energy of a reaction. In doing this, enzymes increase the rate of a reaction, helping it to occur faster. However, enzymes are not consumed in a reaction; they simply help it to occur.
The type of active transport which helps muscle cells to contract is called SODIUM POTASSIUM PUMP. In humans, sodium and potassium ions are pumped in opposite direction across the membrane, this builds up an electrical and chemical gradients which drive other transport processes.
Shortness of breath is very common in the last trimester of pregnancy. This is because, the baby inside the uterus is growing and it starts to push the uterus that compresses the lungs above the diaphragm. This, leads to restricted expansion of the lungs while breathing and causes shortness of breath. Another reason for shortness of breath can be due to low iron content in the body.
If a pregnant woman in her last trimester reports occasional shortness of breath, the nurse should instruct her to:
1. take deep breath and start doing prenatal yoga
2. sleep on the left hand side
3. practicing good posture and standing straight
4. relax as much as possible
