Bile

Analyse Heath Information Define Hypertension and arteriosclerosis. How are they often related? hypertension is defined as elevation of the arterial blood pressure above the normal range expected in a particular age group. In other words, it refers to HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. On the other hand, arteriosclerosis refers to any of several conditions affecting the arteries. The term is often used interchangeably with atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries caused by deposition of fatty plaques in…

other symptoms. Gallstones Gallstones do not have any symptoms. However, if a gallstone were to restrict bile duct may experience gallbladder attacks. The symptoms of a gallbladder attack include nausea, fever, jaundice, and abdominal pains which can last up 1 or many hours. Gallstones form when bile contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin, and if there are small amount bile salts. Gallstones also form when the gallbladder does not empty completely or often enough. Gallstones…

DRUG ADMINISTRATION There are four ways of administering a drug which are as follows:  Oral: This is the simplest way to consume a drug. But it is the slowest method of producing the desired effect, since the drug has to pass through more body organs before reaching the brain. Figure i: ORAL DRUG CONSUMPTION  Injection: The fastest way of producing the desired effect is through directly injecting the drug into the bloodstream.  Inhalation: The drug inhalation causes its…

Consuming jaggery is linked with the release of bile from the liver and gall bladder. Bile is in turn inherently connected with the peristaltic movement of the intestines – the contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the intestines that facilitates the movement of food through the alimentary canal. As jaggery encourages the release of bile in the intestines, the peristaltic movement improves and the digestive process continues much more smoothly. 3. Alleviates incessant coughing If you…

blockage from cancerous cells in the bile ducts . Bilirubin is a waste product produced by the normal breakdown of heme, which is a component of hemoglobin that is found in red blood cells. Bilirubin is ultimately processed by the liver to allow its elimination from the body. Any condition that accelerates the breakdown of RBCs or affects the processing and elimination of bilirubin may cause an elevated blood level. Bilirubin is measured to monitor the liver and bile duct for diseases such as…

Abdomen Injury: Ruptured Gallbladder Definition of Injury The gallbladder is an organ that holds the excess bile produced by the liver. When the gallbladder ruptures, this excess bile leaks, caused by inflammation.(Krause, 2015) Anatomy of the Gallbladder The gallbladder is located underneath the liver Mechanism of Injury The two ways a gallbladder can rupture are from inflammation, or due to blunt injury. Causes of inflammation that lead to rupture are “Gallstones, ascariasis,…

Tongue: The tongue is a large muscle found inside of the pigs mouth. It has a rough light colored surface that has taste buds and saliva on it. It function is to help the pig with swallowing its food by pushing it to the back of the pig’s mouth and down the esophagus. The tongue is a part of the digestive system because it aids in the digestion of food. Saliva: The saliva is found all throughout the pigs digestive system but mainly in the mouth. It is a clear liquid that functions as a…

diagnosis of symptomatic gallbladder disease, which is caused by gallstones or cholelithiasis. Gallstones are deposits of hardened fluid within the gallbladder that can block the common bile duct. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located under the liver. The main function of the gallbladder is concentrate and store bile, which is produced by the liver. Some symptoms of symptomatic gallbladder disease include complaints of indigestion after eating food that contains high amounts of…

on through the medieval era and are still used by some today. Hippocrates is credited with establishing the idea of the four humors, the theory that the body and mind are linked within: blood or sanguine, phlegm or phlegmatic, yellow bile or choleric, and black bile or melancholic. These four humors…

called liver lobules. At the end of each lobule is a central vein that will eventually drain into the hepatic veins. at each of the six corners of a liver lobule we find three small vessels collectively called portal triads. The three vessels are: 1. bile duct 2. Portal vein 3. hepatic…