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    Essay On Crohn's Disease

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    successful treatment and cures. Crohn’s disease is a disease that causes irritation or swelling in the digestive tract. This disease can affect anywhere from the mouth to the anus‚ but more commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine and parts of the large intestine. Sores may develop on the insides of the

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    The Digestive Tract

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    that interfaces with the environment at both its origin ‚the oral cavities‚ as well as‚ at its termination‚ the anus. It is divided into different segments beginning with the oral cavity and followed by the pharynx‚ esophagus‚ stomach‚ small and large intestine‚ and the anus. There are also accessory digestive organs involved including the salivary glands‚ liver‚ pancreas‚ and gallbladder. Digestion begins in the oral cavity where the cheeks and lips press the food against the teeth‚ a process

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    Digestive System

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    Structures and functions of the Digestion System This essay aims to explain the structure and functions of the digestion system‚ starting from consuming a cooked dinner to chemical and physical changes within the body‚ to prepare or help absorption of vital nutrients and help disposal of waste. The structure of the digestive system starts with the gastrointestinal tract‚ it is a tube that runs from the mouth to the anus and because of this some scientist says it is an external organ; there

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    Blood Flow to the Liver

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    1. Starting from the intestines and ending at the heart‚ describe blood flow through the portal system (naming major vessels and structures you pass along the way) AND WHY BLOOD FLOWS THROUGH THE LIVER (detail the function of the liver). Include the names of vessels as you travel through them in the proper order. After‚ describe What produces bile (which cells)‚ the pathway it takes back to the GI tract‚ and its function (should include an enzyme). 3 main veins come together to form the hepatic

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    The Effect Of Enzyme Concentration On Enzyme Activity The pancreatic duct in individuals who have cystic fibrosis frequently becomes blocked‚ reducing or preventing the release of pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine. The aim of this activity is to investigate the effect of a reduction in enzyme concentration on the rate of reaction‚ in this case the breakdown of protein by protease enzymes. Aim – Milk powder contains a white protein called casein. A white suspension of

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    “The Difference between the Human Digestive System & the Digestive System of a Cow” Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components‚ to a form that can be absorbed‚ for instance‚ into a blood stream. Digestion is a form of catabolism; a break-down of macro food molecules to smaller ones. Digestion begins in the mouth‚ for a cow the teeth structure is very different from humans. Instead of having two rows of sharp incisors‚ cows have a single‚ bottom row

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    Chole's Story

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    than most of the ingested food and the end result of gastric protein digestion is a chyme of mostly polypeptides and some free amino acids to be absorbed in to the body. The Pancreatic Protease digests protein in the basic environment of the small intestine. Which pancreatic enzymes would Chloe need to break down the fats in her nutrition drink? Lipase works with bile excreted from the liver‚ and it breaks down fat molecules. Why might Chloe be at risk for gallstones (crystallized cholesterol which

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    DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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    balance electrolyte balance maintenance of blood sugar level production of RBC DIGESTIVE SYSTEM ACCESSORY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM mouth teeth tongue liver oropharynx Gall-bladder oesophagus pancreas stomach Digestive glands small intestine large intestine‚ anal canal SALIVARY GLANDS 1. Parotid 2. Submaxillary 3. Sublingual 3 pairs of salivary glands FUNCTION to keep the mouth moist‚ required for talking & swallowing of food prepare the food substance into bolus‚ suitable

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    NutritionAssignment1

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    The omasum’s role is to filter substances and remove water. The abomasum is responsible for secreting gastric juices. Some accessory organs of the ruminant digestive system include: Mouth‚ esophagus‚ liver‚ pancreas‚ gall bladder‚ small intestine‚ and large intestine. Examples of ruminant species are cattle‚ goats‚ sheep‚ and deer. Monogastric Digestion A monogastric digestive system has a simple stomach (one chamber). The ideal forms of feeds for monogastric animals are concentrated feeds‚ usually

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    General Biology Ii

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    General Biology II (BIOL 2061) – Spring 2013- Hartley Unit 5 – Animal Form & Function‚ Metabolism and Digestion I. Learning Goals – Note that there are both content and competency goals in this course. II. Reading Assignment with Comprehension Questions I suggest you complete the comprehension questions as you read each chapter or directly after. Read the chapters before coming to class. III. Lecture Note Template You can use this template to fill in your lecture notes

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