Bile

CYSTIC FIBROSIS. Many humans around the world are carriers of a genetic component that can cause their dependents to be born with a genetic disease that can affect their lives forever. Some of these conditions are currently under investigation by facilities which specialise in genetics testing. Cystic Fibrosis is one of many genetic disorders that can affect devilry the patient and their everyday life. Cystic Fibrosis are known to be a recessive disorder, meaning that both parents must a carrier…

The Inconvenience of Convenience Foods Convenience, who can live without it? We thrive on convenience to get us through our daily lives. We need the convenience of a search engine so we don’t have to take a trip to the library in the middle of the day, we need the convenience of a car to travel from point A to point B, we need the convenience of grabbing lunch from a fast food restaurant or a freezer. Let’s think about that last one, should we really be dependent on a fast food restaurant or…

shocking. Minor side effects of constipation, diarrhea, and nausea came accompanied with a very serious side effect of gallstone formation. The research showed that cholesterol levels in the gallbladder increase, while the ability to contract and expel bile decreases, thus a formation of gallstones. Likewise, gallstones are a very serious side effect that can require surgery for removal. Surgery from dieting should be a clear indicator that calorie restriction diets are dangerous and that people…

It is estimated that 10% of the entire population already has type 2 diabetes (T2D) or has a chance of developing it and 40% of adults are obese. Those who have a predisposition to T2D and diabetes are deeply rooted in genetics. There is about a 70% chance of heritability for obesity and about a 35% chance for T2D; however, these conditions are also caused by lifestyle habits. Many studies have identified potential environmental factors that may cause obesity and T2D; the most prominent being a…

Hospital policy requires meconium testing for all newborns who are suspected of being substance exposed in utero. Substance exposure in utero is of serious concern and is associated with significant perinatal complications for mother and child. In the past, maternal interviews were the primary source of substance use during pregnancy. Maternal interviews can provide health care professionals with critical information although they can be misleading. Not all substance using mothers will willingly…

The whole room was spinning, while bile rose from her throat onto the hardwood floor where she landed with a thud. Quickly, my dad reached for his phone calling the therapist while I went to my mother to make sure she hadn’t hurt herself. Her eyes, evident with exhaustion, fluttered open with unshed tears. I gently smoothed her hair and murmured soothing words while my dad spoke to the doctor. My mom with shaky arms started pulling herself up with my help. On another day, one cloudy and…

creating an artificial stomach, by filling a large clear container with vinegar because it has a similar acidity to gastric acid. The small intestines will be simulated with water and baking soda. Baking soda and water together form a base similar to bile, while vinegar is similar to the pH of stomach acid. Since digestion begins in the mouth, students will pick various things that are consumed from food to pills and decide to crush them or “swallow” them whole by simply by placing them in the…

When I look at the food that I consumed for Friday night, I have realized that my diet contains few vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, I did not take any dairy food. When I went to Choose My Plate website, I entered my age: 21, height: 156 cm, weight: 48 kg, and exercise 40-60 minutes a day. According to this website, it suggests that I intake 2000 calories per day. My dairy food plan recommends that I have 6 ounces of grains, 2.5 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits, 3 cups of dairy, and 5.5…

and care, pets with this disease can still have a life with their family and loved ones. The copper storage disease is very well described in its own name. This disease occurs when the liver receives excess copper and cannot excrete it through the bile, which is the normal metabolism of copper . Nevertheless the liver is not functioning as it normally does and the body cannot excrete the copper, which leads to toxicities. Copper toxicosis is considered to be a secondary disorder in the liver…

The urinary system functions to removes wastes from the blood and the kidney is known for filtration and absorbing water. The urinary system consists of a renal corpuscle (glomerulus and bowman’s capsule), a proximal tubule, a loop of Henle, and a distal tubule. The kidney filters about 180 liters and gets rid of about 1.5 liters as urine. Renal clearance is a measurement that analyzes the activity and efficiency of the kidney; it is the volume of plasma need for the kidney to complete remove a…