Amylase

Research shows that a diet high in carbohydrates is linked to the development of several disorders such as insulin resistance and diabetes. Carbohydrate are easily absorbed and stored. Digestion starts in the mouth. As soon as the food is chewed, amylase (enzymes that digest carbohydrates) in the saliva are already acting on the carbohydrates. In the stomach, carbohydrates are further broken down and are immediately absorbed once it enters the small in- testines. In the blood,…

Summary: Barry James, a 67-year-old man presents to the hospital with a recent onset of diarrhea and weight loss; patient has a history of lactose intolerance, vitamin B12 deficiency and intermittent diarrheal episodes that last 1-2 days. Peripheral edema was noted on the physical examination, and the abdominal examination was negative for distention and organomegaly. Question: Describe the pathophysiology and clinical presentations associated with small intestine malabsorption. Generate:…

saliva containing amylases begin the catabolism process by separating polysaccharides into monosaccharides. The breakdown converts the viscous substance into a smooth liquid. Ingestion proceeds with the action of swallowing which transfers the liquid from the mouth through the throat and into the esophagus. Peristalsis begins and guides the liquid into the stomach by a downward contracting motion. The stomach is another major compartment of saccharide modification where amylases, secreted by the…

Which organs of the digestive system come in contact with food, and what are some of their digestive functions? Mouth is used for ingestion of food. Saliva produced by salivary glands, helps in the early digestion of carbohydrate and fat by enzymes amylase and lipase. Pharynx helps in muscular propulsion of food into the esophagus Esophagus help transport food to the stomach (peristalsis) Stomach help to chemically breakdown food via production of gastric juice.…

6. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 6.1 SUMMARY The current study deals mainly with phytochemical and pharmacological investigation of traditionally used medicinal plant Enicostemma littorale Blume. A perusal of the literature revealed that only fragmental information was available on this plant species regarding cytoprotective potential and immunohistochemistry. In addition the exact molecular mechanism of action of this plant species active compound swertiamarin is unknown and remote. Hence this study…

the request of the FDA, due to the potential risk of developing fibrosing colonopathy with the higher doses of the pancreatic enzymes.1 Pharmacology: Creon’s mechanism of action is very simple. It’s composed of porcine pancreatic glands: lipase, amylase and protease. The capsule is designed to dissolve in the slightly more basic pH of the duodenum rather than the stomach so that they can break down fats, protein and starches.5 Pharmacokinetics: Absorption It is not significantly absorbed in the…

The hypothesis for the experiment is that if the temperature and pH increases (but not past optimal levels), and the higher concentration of amylase, then it will result in faster rates of enzyme activity. Therefore, if the opposite were to occur, then the reaction will slow down and not function properly. For concentration, my hypothesis was proved to be correct. The undiluted solution had higher frequencies of collision at the active site of the enzyme and substrate. Which means the percent of…

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Definition: • Also known as morning sickness; Extreme, excessive, and persistent vomiting in early pregnancy that may lead to dehydration and malnutrition. It is associated with weight loss of more than five percent of the woman’s pregnancy weight. It affects about one in every 300 pregnant women. It is most common in first pregnancies, women carrying multiple fetuses and young women. It usually desolves itself by the 20th week of gestation. Cause: • The body produces…

Target Article: 1. Whitaker, R, 2016, ‘A Dominant Social Comparison Heuristic Unites Alternative Mechanisms for the Evolution of Indirect Reciprocity’. Sci. Rep. 6, 31459; doi: 10.1038/srep31459. This article encapsulates the research of Professor Roger Whitaker which suggests that the evolution of the human brain is related to the concept of examining one another and making decisions as to whether we want to help each other or not (Science Daily 2016). The results of a test…

Amylase and lipase are pancreatic enzymes released by the pancreas, carried to the stomach by the common bile duct that helps to digest food in the stomach, (Van Leeuwen, 2015). Often the imagining just shows an enlarged or swollen pancreas or a blockage…