Digestive System - Holding
... o Includes the action of smooth muscles in the stomach and small intestines which churn the food Chemical digestion – action of enzymes to break down large molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by cells o Ex. Amylase – enzyme found in saliva which begins the process of chemical dig ...
... o Includes the action of smooth muscles in the stomach and small intestines which churn the food Chemical digestion – action of enzymes to break down large molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by cells o Ex. Amylase – enzyme found in saliva which begins the process of chemical dig ...
Digestive System Notes
... disorder caused by deficiency of available insulin. Insulin is essential in the metabolism of glucose. When carbohydrates are eaten and broken down into glucose, it stimulates the secretion of insulin. ...
... disorder caused by deficiency of available insulin. Insulin is essential in the metabolism of glucose. When carbohydrates are eaten and broken down into glucose, it stimulates the secretion of insulin. ...
Neuroendocrine gastric carcinoma in a young patient
... marker of NE differentation is chromogranin A, followed by Leu-7 and synaptophysin. Other authors have suggested that neuron-specific enolase could be unreliable because it also stains in up to 60% of non-NETs. Use of panel rather than a single NE marker appeared to be more valuable 3, 17, 18. Altho ...
... marker of NE differentation is chromogranin A, followed by Leu-7 and synaptophysin. Other authors have suggested that neuron-specific enolase could be unreliable because it also stains in up to 60% of non-NETs. Use of panel rather than a single NE marker appeared to be more valuable 3, 17, 18. Altho ...
Digestion Tube that transmits food through the body of an animal
... Enzyme produced in the stomach that converts soluble caseinogen to insoluble casein during the process of digestion. Its optimum pH is rennin acidic – pH = about 1 or 2. Fluid produced and secreted by glands in the mouth; contains the enzyme ptyalin or amylase. That part of the alimentary canal betw ...
... Enzyme produced in the stomach that converts soluble caseinogen to insoluble casein during the process of digestion. Its optimum pH is rennin acidic – pH = about 1 or 2. Fluid produced and secreted by glands in the mouth; contains the enzyme ptyalin or amylase. That part of the alimentary canal betw ...
unit 10 - digestive system
... Mechanical digestion occurs when the food substances are broken down into smaller pieces. ...
... Mechanical digestion occurs when the food substances are broken down into smaller pieces. ...
digestion notes 09 H
... • Protein digestion begins in the stomach. • The stomach’s thick, muscular wall churns food mechanically and secretes gastric juice, which contains hydrochloric acid and enzymes that digest proteins. • Hydrochloric acid begins the breakdown of muscle (meat) and activates the inactive enzyme pepsinog ...
... • Protein digestion begins in the stomach. • The stomach’s thick, muscular wall churns food mechanically and secretes gastric juice, which contains hydrochloric acid and enzymes that digest proteins. • Hydrochloric acid begins the breakdown of muscle (meat) and activates the inactive enzyme pepsinog ...
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... The cavity of the pharynx is about 12.5 cm Nasopharynx – superior region behind nasal cavity but not part of the digestive system Oropharynx – middle region behind mouth Laryngopharynx – inferior region, connected to the esophagus Serves as a passageway for air and food Food is propelled t ...
... The cavity of the pharynx is about 12.5 cm Nasopharynx – superior region behind nasal cavity but not part of the digestive system Oropharynx – middle region behind mouth Laryngopharynx – inferior region, connected to the esophagus Serves as a passageway for air and food Food is propelled t ...
Digestion - San Elijo Elementary School
... bones healthy early in life and 1,300mg/day after menopausal age ...
... bones healthy early in life and 1,300mg/day after menopausal age ...
Chemistry of antacids
... Form insoluble complex of aluminum phosphate (AlPO4), which is excreted in the feces. May lead to lowered serum phosphate concentrations and phosphorus mobilization from the bone. If phosphate depletion is already present, ...
... Form insoluble complex of aluminum phosphate (AlPO4), which is excreted in the feces. May lead to lowered serum phosphate concentrations and phosphorus mobilization from the bone. If phosphate depletion is already present, ...
Digestive System
... Gastric digestive juices are released & mix with bolus as the stomach churns. The mixture is now called Chyme. Small amount of chyme enter duodenum at a time – controlled by the pyloric sphincter. Takes ~ 2 to 4 hours for stomach to empty. ...
... Gastric digestive juices are released & mix with bolus as the stomach churns. The mixture is now called Chyme. Small amount of chyme enter duodenum at a time – controlled by the pyloric sphincter. Takes ~ 2 to 4 hours for stomach to empty. ...
NAME: ____________ DATE: BLOCK: ___ GASTROINTESTINAL
... • Peptic ulcers – erosion of stomach lining (open sore in membrane), which exposes the lining to acid; often caused by some bacteria (Helicobacteri pylori) • ______________________ – inflammation of pancreas caused by pancreatic enzymes breaking down the pancreatic tissue itself • Diverticulitis – d ...
... • Peptic ulcers – erosion of stomach lining (open sore in membrane), which exposes the lining to acid; often caused by some bacteria (Helicobacteri pylori) • ______________________ – inflammation of pancreas caused by pancreatic enzymes breaking down the pancreatic tissue itself • Diverticulitis – d ...
Study Guide - Digestive System
... 31. What is the function of the large intestine? reabsorption of water if this function does not work, what sickness can result? dysentery or diarrhea 32. If part of the small intestine pokes through the abdominal muscles, a person has a hernia 33. Hepatitis (A,B, or C) affects which organ of the di ...
... 31. What is the function of the large intestine? reabsorption of water if this function does not work, what sickness can result? dysentery or diarrhea 32. If part of the small intestine pokes through the abdominal muscles, a person has a hernia 33. Hepatitis (A,B, or C) affects which organ of the di ...
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... Is an increase in fluidity and frequency of stools. It may be large or small volume and may or may not contain blood. Large-volume diarrhea can occur as a result of : - the presence of a non-absorbable solute in the stool, called osmotic diarrhea - irritation of the intestinal tract as viral or ba ...
... Is an increase in fluidity and frequency of stools. It may be large or small volume and may or may not contain blood. Large-volume diarrhea can occur as a result of : - the presence of a non-absorbable solute in the stool, called osmotic diarrhea - irritation of the intestinal tract as viral or ba ...
3 HORMONES from SMALL INTESTINE
... after absorption of electrolite & H2O : colon forming of feces : in the colon feces in the rectum : pressure of rectum reflex of defecation problems : constipation (absorption >>) diarrhea (absorption <<) ...
... after absorption of electrolite & H2O : colon forming of feces : in the colon feces in the rectum : pressure of rectum reflex of defecation problems : constipation (absorption >>) diarrhea (absorption <<) ...
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... Pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into duodenum, also secretes insulin into blood stream drives glucose into cells, and secretes glucagon into blood stream stimulates liver to release glucose Liver receives blood via portal circulation and purifies toxins (meds, alcohol), manufactures choleste ...
... Pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into duodenum, also secretes insulin into blood stream drives glucose into cells, and secretes glucagon into blood stream stimulates liver to release glucose Liver receives blood via portal circulation and purifies toxins (meds, alcohol), manufactures choleste ...
The Liver
... (or throat) is a long muscular tube that serves as a passageway for food from the mouth to the esophagus and as a passageway for air from nose to the windpipe. ...
... (or throat) is a long muscular tube that serves as a passageway for food from the mouth to the esophagus and as a passageway for air from nose to the windpipe. ...
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... 12. The portion of the peritoneum that descends from the stomach and the transverse colon to form a lacy apron of fat over the intestines is called the _____. 13. The “building blocks” of protein molecules are _____. 14. The small intestine is made up of three sections called _____, _____, and _____ ...
... 12. The portion of the peritoneum that descends from the stomach and the transverse colon to form a lacy apron of fat over the intestines is called the _____. 13. The “building blocks” of protein molecules are _____. 14. The small intestine is made up of three sections called _____, _____, and _____ ...
Digestive System
... water, other salts, and cholesterol) – a liquid made by liver and stored in gallbladder gallbladder has a duct leading to small intestine (bile duct) bile acts as an emulsifying agent, breaking large globs of fat into microscopic particles this increases the surface area available for lipases (enzym ...
... water, other salts, and cholesterol) – a liquid made by liver and stored in gallbladder gallbladder has a duct leading to small intestine (bile duct) bile acts as an emulsifying agent, breaking large globs of fat into microscopic particles this increases the surface area available for lipases (enzym ...
Biology 20 Unit 4 Chapter 6
... They are formed from tiny amino acid molecules that are put together in long chains These amino acids vary due to their R group The interactions between these R groups can cause changes in the shape of a protein (they may coil or twist) ...
... They are formed from tiny amino acid molecules that are put together in long chains These amino acids vary due to their R group The interactions between these R groups can cause changes in the shape of a protein (they may coil or twist) ...
DigestiveSystem2 - rosedale11universitybiology
... • Lining of intestine walls has finger-like projections called villi, that are covered in microvilli, which increases surface ...
... • Lining of intestine walls has finger-like projections called villi, that are covered in microvilli, which increases surface ...
Label the Digestive System #2
... anus - the opening at the end of the digestive system from which feces (waste) exits the body. appendix - a small sac located on the cecum. ascending colon - the part of the large intestine that run upwards; it is located after the cecum. cecum - the first part of the large intestine; the appendix i ...
... anus - the opening at the end of the digestive system from which feces (waste) exits the body. appendix - a small sac located on the cecum. ascending colon - the part of the large intestine that run upwards; it is located after the cecum. cecum - the first part of the large intestine; the appendix i ...
Summary of Chapter 2 – Digestion and Absorption
... Food enters the mouth and travels down the esophagus and through the lower esophageal sphincter to the stomach, then through the pyloric sphincter to the small intestine, on through the ileocecal valve to the large intestine, past the appendix to the rectum, ending at the anus. The wavelike contract ...
... Food enters the mouth and travels down the esophagus and through the lower esophageal sphincter to the stomach, then through the pyloric sphincter to the small intestine, on through the ileocecal valve to the large intestine, past the appendix to the rectum, ending at the anus. The wavelike contract ...