Organizm ludzki dzięki mechanizmom termo regulacji reaguje na zewnętrzne (outdoor) i wewnętrzne (indoor) parametry otaczającego nas środowiska (temperatura, oświetlenie, wilgotność i inne). W artykule przedstawiono wybrane aspekty fizjologii i patofizjologii człowieka związane z użytkowaniem różnych systemów ogrzewania.
EN
The human organism reacts to outdoor and indoor parameters of the environment (i.e. temperature, illumination, humidity, etc) thanks to the thermoregulation mechanisms. The paper presents selected aspects of human physiology and patho-physiology, resulting from the use of various heating systems.
Homocysteine is an amino acid, which plays several important roles in human physiology. A wide range of disorders, including neuropsychiatric disorders and autism, are associated with increased homocysteine levels in biological fluids. Various B vitamins: B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), and B9 (folic acid) are required as co-factors by the enzymes involved in homocysteine metabolism. Therefore, monitoring of homocysteine levels in body fluids of autistic children can provide information on genetic and physiological diseases, improper lifestyle (including dietary habits), as well as a variety of pathological conditions. This review presents information on homocysteine metabolism, determination of homocysteine in biological fluids, and shows abnormalities in the levels of homocysteine in the body fluids of autistic children.