Disorders of the Digestive System Hyperacidity Excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is hyperacidity‚ which is technically known as hyperchlorohydria. It causes heart burn (Severe pain and burning sensation in the epigastric region due to hyperacidity is called heartburn) . Hyperacidity leads to ulcers. causes 1. Medicines like aspirin 2. Drinks like alcohol 1. Beverages like coffee 1. Cigarette smoking and tobacco chewing 1. Foods containing excess
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The Skeletal System:Bone Tissue 1* Dynamic and ever-changing throughout life 2* Skeleton composed of many different tissues 3* Cartilage bone‚ tissue‚ epithelium‚ nerve‚ blood forming tissue‚ adipose‚ and dense connective tissue Functions of Bone 1* Supporting & protecting soft tissues 2* Attachment site for muscles making movement possible 3* Storage of the minerals‚ calcium& phosphate -- mineral homeostasis 4* Blood cell production occurs in red bone marrow (hemopoiesis) 5* Energy
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University of Phoenix Material Animation: The Digestive System Hydrolysis of Sucrose After viewing the animation‚ answer these questions: 1. The enzyme sucrase breaks the disaccharide Sucrose into two monosaccharides: Glucose ‚ or sugar‚ and fructose ‚ or fruclose sugar. 2. Where does this reaction occur? This reaction occurs on the surface of the instetina epithelial (mucosal) cell surfaces. 3. For hydrolysis to occur‚ the sucrose must bind to what part of the
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carried out by enzymes. Mechanical digestion: Is the physical breaking down of larger food into pieces to increase its surface area (the higher the surface area‚ the higher the rate of chemical digestion. Peristalsis: the squeezing of the digestive tract that pushes food down in one direction. Bolus: the partially digested food that is swallowed after mastication. Chyme: the partially digested food mixed with the enzymes and acid in the stomach. Bile: The secretion produced by the
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Body Systems of Various Organisms All organisms in the world have a range of systems and organs in their body. Some organisms may share similar body systems while others have absolutely nothing in common. Several of those organisms include humans‚ pigs‚ crayfish‚ and earthworms. From their mushy‚ gushy organs to their soft‚ gentle skin‚ you may think‚ “How are humans and pigs possibly alike? Or a crayfish and an earthworm?” In many ways they may not be‚ but in other ways‚ they are very much alike
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Disorders of the Digestive System Diarrhea Dysphagia Constipation Enteritis Appendicitis Flatus Tumor Gastrectomy Cirrhosis Pancreatitis Hepatitis Cholecystitis Anorexia Nervosa Cholelithiasis Bulimia Diarrhea • Is a Condition that Involves the Frequent Passing of Loose or Watery Stools - It is the Opposite of Constipation and can have Many Causes‚ which may
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The human Body is a very complex organism. It is composed of many different organs systems‚ which are vital for the body to function properly. They work with one another in order to carry out daily life activities and maintain the body’s proper functions. Among these organ systems lies one of the most important‚ the nervous system. The nervous system functions as the control center of the body‚ and it is in charge of the activities of the rest of the organs systems and the body’s components (Marieb
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University of Phoenix Material The Skeletal System Exercises After viewing the animation answer these questions. * Exercise 5.1: Coloring Exercise * * Scan completed coloring exercise and submit as a separate document. * * * Exercise 5.2: Appositional Bone Growth * After viewing the animation‚ answer the following questions: 1. Define appositional bone growth. Formation of new bone on the surface of older bone or cartilage 2. Which cells produce
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The Endocrine System Sarah Horton Texas Woman’s University Introduction The endocrine system is one of two systems in the human body that regulates all bodily functions. It is comprised of organs called endocrine glands and include the ovaries‚ testes‚ pituitary‚ hypothalamus‚ pineal‚ pancreas‚ kidneys‚ thyroid‚ parathyroid‚ thymus‚ and adrenal glands. These glands‚ which are spread throughout the body‚ are responsible for the extensive and enduring release of certain hormones into the bloodstream
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