Absorption

Skin cancer is a major skin disorder that heavily effects the human body from the integumentary system to the immune system. There are three main types of skin cancer that is caused by the abnormal growth of cells within the skin. There is the basal cell carcinoma that starts off in the basal cells, squamous cell carcinoma that forms in the epidermis, and the malignant melanoma which happens when the melanin has become cancerous. Many people around the world have been diagnosed with one of these…

In Renee Wilson’s article, “The Defense of the iGeneration”, (2013) she argues against Professor Gregory Levey views from his article “Lament for the iGeneration.” Wilson discusses in her article that the iGeneration is one of the smartest generations and the world is in good hands. To begin, Wilson explores the opposing views of Levey, which suggest that advancements in technology have made the iGeneration less social, emotional and more robotic. Wilson refutes Levey’s statements and she first…

Hot sauce may sting your tongue but experts say its health benefits make it worth the spice. TIME Magazine reports David Popovich of Massey University in New Zealand studied the health effects of hot sauce and found out that the active ingredient in peppers called capsaicin could kill cancer cells. Popovich, who studies bioactive compounds in plants, used capsaicin on top of cancer cells for his experiment. He discovered that capsaicin could reduce growth of cancer cells through a process…

There are three main reasons why we eat: to regulate homesostasis, to mask negative emotional states, and to please ourselves i.e. hedonism. Homeostasis is how our body stays in balance and keeps equilibrium; thereofre, food is essential for energy. Moreover, stress and one’s emotional state could lead to overconsumption of foods. Consumption of foods rich in fats, sugars, and salts oftem leads to pleasure due to their good taste. The pleasure we attain from food can often lead to food addiction…

Organic Chlorella contain vitamin A (Beta Carotene), protein, vitamin C, vitamin B, chlorophyll, and iron. The company produces a product that has gone through the process of breaking down the cell wall attached to their product to allow more nutrient absorption to occur. It is suggested that adults take Organic Chlorella supplement daily as either a 200,500 mg tablet, or as a…

“The Creation: An appeal to Save Life on Earth, by Edward O. Wilson” is a book about preserving Earth’s vanishing biodiversity. The book is written in first person, with E. O. Wilson writing to a pastor arguing on the preservation of biodiversity. The pastor, or religious believers in general, think that god has generated this world, the creation, for humans, and humans can use/do whatever they want; biologists, believe that the Earth isn’t sustainable for current human activities, and humans…

is particularly responsible for the severe vision loss in 90% of the cases.4 The major challenge in delivering drug effectively to the posterior eye segment is to overcome elimination mechanisms (tear turn over, nasolachrymal drainage, systemic absorption, protein binding and enzyme degradation) and complex barriers (corneal barrier, blood-aqueous…

forms a sort of carpet slipping over the intestinal walls, and as such renders excellent services in the treatment of constipation. Its prolonged use can nevertheless theoretically cause vitamin deficiencies, hampered by its presence the intestinal absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E,…

frequently during treatment (Abrams, Collins, Barnett, 144-182). Zubenko, George S., and Trey Sunderland write in Geriatric Psychopharmacology: Why Does Age Matter? some geriatric considerations. For geriatric patients, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion varies. Absorption of Chlorpromazine can be altered due to issues such as dysphagia, or digestion issues such as increased pH and decreased gastric emptying. The increase of body fat found among the elderly allows the drug to a…

gastrointestinal system is affected when the pancreatic ducts are blocked by thick secretions. Consequently, the pancreatic enzymes do not reach the duodenum. If this enzymes are not present in the digestive tract there is an impairment of the absorptions of nutrients and proteins but essentially fats. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most common pathogens that affect children with CF and can cause pulmonary exacerbation. The complications develop when the thick mucus accumulates in the…