Introduction The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. In adult the liver weighs approximately 1-2.5 kilograms. It is “wedge-shaped”, soft and reddish-brown in colour. It is situated underneath the diaphragm. The liver is divided into right and left lobes by the middle hepatic vein. The right lobe is bigger and consists of […]
Human Digestion SCI/241 Human Digestion The beginning of the digestive process starts with the smell and sight of food which activate the salivary glands. The mouth is the point at which food enters the digestive tract and continues the digestive process by chewing food. The food is then broken down into pieces and moistened by […]
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Get startedThe pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body’s cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar. Basic Anatomy: The pancreas is located behind the […]
The human gut microbiome refers to the microbes found in the human digestive tract and their genomes. It is estimated that the number of microorganisms inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract exceeds 1014 (Bull & Plummer, 2014, pp. 17). The human gut microbiota is dominated by bacteria (Clemente et al, 2012, pp. 1259). Over 1000 species of […]
In 1963 the first Jejunocolic Bypass was performed, replacing barbaric procedures such as jaw wiring. The Jejunocolic Bypass was a type of bypass that rerouted and shortened the intestines creating weight loss by mal-absorption. Patients who had this procedure done would lose a substantial amount of weight in their first year after operation, but with […]
The Basics of Nutrition, Digestive Systems and Dietary Impact in Monogastric Animals Abstract This paper’s purpose is to outline the nutritional requirements, as well as discuss the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system for monogastric animals. It will define the key nutrients necessary for proper bodily function and overall maintenance of an animal, the […]
Task 1 Pizza digestion starts at the mouth where it is chewed and broken down into smaller particles for easy digestion. The mouth has salivary amylase enzyme which digests the polysaccharides into disaccharides. The pizza particles are rolled into a bolus and swallowed into the stomach via the esophagus. The pizza boluses are broken […]
Looking at the digestive system of the frog and the earth worm during the in class experiments we found out each organism has its own distinct anatomy. As we observed the earth worm the digestive system track was towards the mouth, anterior to the clitellum. Inside the digestive system of the earth worm it has […]
I have selected the Stomach as the digestive organ I’ll be talking about with you today. Here I’ll go through 4 sections describing the Stomach, also its features. The first section will be about how the organ works helping your body digest and/or absorb the food you eat. Next will be a statement on what […]
When living things consume foods and drinks, the nutrients which those items contain need to be broken down and absorbed which is what the digestive system does. By sending necessary nutrients of foods living things intake into the body, we are able to stay healthy. (NIDDK, 2017). Some of the main organs that make up […]
Digestive System Case Study: Who Should Be on a Gluten-free Diet Anyway? The abnormal immune response to gluten characterized by celiac disease affects the mucosa, or lining of the small intestinal tract. Which of the following statements about the four histological layers of the alimentary canal is false? The submucosa consists of a thin layer […]
What is the digestive system people ask? To me the digestive system is fascinating and it has really interests me. The digestive system involves the breakdown if food into liquids. It is known as the GI tract. The digestive system is important because your body needs nutrients from the food to stay healthy. The system […]
In the article the structure and function of the digestive system, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of how the process begins until the excretion of undigested food materials. To give the reader a good understanding, he starts by stating the main parts that make the digestive system which include the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, small […]
Digestion and Absorption Our digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal tract runs from the mouth to the anus. It consists of a group of organs that work together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body ( n.d.Taylor, Inner Body). The food travels through the entire GI tract […]
