In my first passage‚ Mary Roach starts off by discussing what pet food manufacturers use to get animals to enjoy their product more. She finishes (on a surprisingly strong note) talking about how catfish taste their food. Throughout both passages‚ Roach keeps a conversational tone and adds subtle humor. By doing this‚ she keeps the audience interested‚ and even has the ability to reel in people who don’t generally enjoy nonfiction. Roach’s intent in this first passage was to describe the main additive
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small particles that can be passed out by the body. Fibromyalgia- a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain‚ fatigue‚ and tenderness in localized areas. Hiatal (HERNIA?)- Hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach sticks upward into the chest‚ through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. It is used in breathing. Cystic Fibrosis- a hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands. It causes
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Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is a defect in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine‚ an area called the duodenum. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. An ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Etiology & Pathophysiology One’s digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid. But if the amount of acid is increased or the amount of protective mucous layer is decreased‚ he or she could develop an ulcer.
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nothing. This is an ancient skill in which the performer passes a sword through the mouth and down the esophagus to the stomach. This is not swallowing in the traditional sense; the natural processes that constitute swallowing do not take place‚ but are repressed on order to keep the passage from the mouth to the stomach open for the sword. If not done right‚ you will cut your stomach lining‚ esophagus etc and bleed to death. This has happened before and will continue to happen as long as people perform
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main organs of the digestive system are mouth and salivary glands‚ esophagus‚ stomach - churn food‚ liver - help in digesting fat‚ pancreas - secrete digestive fluid‚ gallbladder - stores material liver produces‚ Small intestine - digestion happens here‚ colon - turns waste solid‚ rectum and anus. The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen‚ sandwiched between the stomach and the spine. It lies partially behind the stomach. The small
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A&P and Terminology “Walk-about” guide Station 1 Find the “Cavity Image” in the room. Identify the cavities‚ PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE BOUNDARIES‚ using the image in your lab book. Mark them on this image: Label the quadrants and regions in the boxes: Study the use of these words in your lab book under the section "Body Orientation": ventral anterior dorsal posterior superior cranial inferior caudal medial lateral Use this image to answer the following questions
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I. INTRODUCTION Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that primarily affects the small bowel. The major clinical manifestations are diarrhea of varying degrees and abdominal pain and cramping. Associated clinical manifestations are nauseas‚ vomiting‚ fever‚ anorexia‚ distention‚ tenesmus (straining on defecation) and borborygmi (hyperactive bowel sounds) (Black‚ Joyce M.‚ Hawks Jane Hokanson.‚ (2009). Medical-Surgical Nursing: A clinical Management for Positive
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An Overview of Anatomy Laszlo Vass‚ Ed.D. Version 42-0001-00-01 Observations What is the purpose of this exercise? Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so‚ list what they are and what precautions should be taken. Exercise 1: Anatomical Position Question
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Laparoscopic vagotomy Overview: Laparoscopic vagotomy is the surgical cutting of the vagus nerve to reduce acid secretion in the stomach. Causes: A laparoscopic vagotomy is performed when acid production in the stomach can not be reduced by other means. The purpose of the procedure is to disable the acid-producing capacity of the stomach. It is used when ulcers in the stomach and duodenum do not respond to medication and changes in diet. Diagnosis: A gastroscopy and x rays of the gastrointestinal system
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such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis‚ and several infections. What Causes Diarrhea? The most common cause of diarrhea is a virus that infects the gut. The infection usually lasts for two days and is sometimes called "intestinal flu" or "stomach flu." Diarrhea may also be caused by: * Infection by bacteria (the cause of most types of food poisoning) * Infections by other organisms * Eating foods that upset the digestive system * Allergies to certain foods * Medications
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