Foodborne infection • An infection when a living microorganism is ingested as a part of food. After ingestion‚ the microorganism attach themselves to the gastrointestinal track and begins to grow. This can lead to common foodborne illnesses symtoms like diarrhea. The microorganism maybe carried by the bloodstream from the gastrointestinal tract to the other parts of the body. Foodborne infection • Foodborne viruses and parasites are good examples of microorganism that can cause infection. An example
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Pre – test/Post-test Name:___________________________________ Score:________________ Section:___________________________________ Date: ________________ I. Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Circle the letter of the best answer. 1. Which of the following is not an accessory digestive organ? a. liver b. tongue c. stomach d. pancreas 2. What part of the digestive system where mechanical digestion happens? a. mouth b. rectum c. stomach d. esophagus 3. The throat is divided into two
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Objective: The Levodopa effervescent floating tablets were prepared using different low density polymers (POLYOX different grades) in various drug polymer ratios for prolongation of gastric residence time and to improve the patience compliance. Methods: The Levodopa effervescent floating tablets were prepared by direct compression method. The floating tablets were evaluated for friability‚ thickness‚ hardness‚ weight variation test‚ drug content‚in vitro release and floating properties. The drug
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Women under 60 and men under 50 who have diabetes but no other major risk factors for heart disease probably should not be on low-dose aspirin therapy‚ new research suggests. The new recommendations are based on close examination of nine studies that found the risks of some aspirin side effects‚ such as stomach bleeding‚ should be better balanced against the possible benefits of using aspirin. The larger theme here is that use of low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks in people who have not
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micturition. An attachment of the gonococcus to the mucosal surface occurs before the invasion of deeper tissues while there is indication that the adhesion to epithelial cells is a factor that affects the distribution of bacteria in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Also‚ adherence to cells might be important in the pathogenesis of other mucosal infections. The best medication for this disease is the antibiotic penicillin; however‚ if the strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria are resistant to penicillin
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Spring 2016 April 23‚ 2016 Dr. Turner Crohn’s disease‚ also known as Ileitis‚ is a chronic‚ inflammatory disease involving the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The main purpose of the GI tract is to break down food in order to allow the nutrients to be absorbed effectively. This is extremely important to the body’s functioning and overall performance. The GI tract is essential for energy‚ growth and repair and it is because of these reasons that Crohn’s disease is such a serious condition. Like
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Diagnostic Urinalysis Lab Introduction/Background Today’s lab exercise is about diagnostic Urinalysis. Urine reflects the many chemical components found in blood. This test is a good measure of health of endocrine system‚ kidneys‚ and urinary tract. Artificial urine samples are used for today’s lab thank goodness. The test that this lab is mostly focused on is called “dipstick” urinalysis test where students will analyze the chemical composition of urine by dipping the chemical indicator stick or
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in Papaya Leaf also breaks down wheat gluten and carbohydrates for extra digestive protection. Papaya Leaf is an excellent treatment for digestive disorders and extremely useful for any disturbances of the gastrointestinal tract. Benefit Of Lemongrass: it is very useful as medicinal plant and a delicious food flavoring. Lemon grass is citronella‚ a popular scent in perfume‚ candles and soaps. Benefit Of Coconut Leaf: To make
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disease and ulcerative colitis are both types of irritable bowel disease‚ or IBD. Crohn ’s disease is an ongoing illness that creates inflammation in the walls of the digestive tract. It can affect any area of the gastrointestinal tract (GI)‚ from the mouth to the anus. Although it can be found along any part of the GI tract‚ it is most commonly detected in the small intestine. This paper will highlight the history‚ causes‚ dietary effects‚ prevention‚ and cures of Crohn ’s disease. Its namesake
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well as peripheral analgesia. It is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase. It also antagonizes certain effects of prostaglandins | -patients hypersensitive to the drug-patients withactive ulceration or chronic inflammation of either upper and lower gastrointestinal tract in patients with hyper pre-existing renal disease | Relief of pain including muscular‚ rheumatic‚ traumatic‚ dental‚ post-op and postpartum pain‚ headache and in children with fever and juvenile RA. Also for the relief of primary dysmenorrhea
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