Intestine

down food. The stomach contains four different parts as well as four layers of mucosa. The j-shaped then stores food and allows time for chemical digestion to occur. It then travels to the small intestine which digests 90% of the food while extracting necessary nutrients and minerals. The small intestine consists of three parts. The first part, called the duodenum, connects to the stomach. The middle part is the jejunum.…

pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. The function of the GI tract is to digest the food, it takes…

via facillitated diffusion while in the small intestine. Chylomicrons are absorbed in two ways; they are combined with proteins to creat lipoproteins which are then used to transport cholesterol in the blood and are absorbed into lymph. Dietary vitamins, pentose, sugars, phosphate ions, iron, calcium, and most electrolytes are absorbed in the duodenum and transported across the epithelium and enter the blood.The journey of food through the small intestine takes three to six hours. Most of the…

Symptoms of Candida Overproduction and Treatment The fungus Candida is a form of yeast found in your intestine and mouth in small amounts. The function of this fungus is to help the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients. However, overgrowth of Candida causes the fungus to enter the blood by breaking down the intestine wall. It releases toxic byproducts causing digestive issues, leaky gut and depression. How does Candida overgrowth happen? The bacterium in the gut that is not…

use of long intestines and fermentation chambers for absorption of nutrients. Honey Possums have a small body and therefore a small digestive system as they only have to digest pollen and nectar, which is digested quite easily. The dingo is a carnivore and has a very effective digestive system to break down the meat of its prey. Its digestive system is bigger because Meat takes substantially longer to break down than plant based foods do. Therefore, the meat stays in the small intestine longer,…

The experience with Irritable bowel syndrome has its ups and downs. It can damage the internal organs if you do not eat right and use the bathroom regularly. The intestine is the main source in causes of Irritable bowel syndrome. Psychology training your body can help prevent it from getting worse, even if the doctor prescribes you medication. My experience with Irritable bowel syndrome is very hard and has been very difficult to manage. When I was younger, I experienced having a lot of…

together; it gives them substance and helps them to maintain their shape (Celiac Disease Foundation). Those with Celiac disease have immune systems that create antibodies to attack this gluten protein. As a result, the intestines are inflamed and the villi that line the intestines are damaged. Villi are very important to absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract. This includes fats,…

tissues of the lower part of the gastrointestinal system. It typically starts in the inner lining of the large intestine as an uncontrolled growth of tissue called polyps. Together they are referred to as Colorectal Cancer. Colon cancer or bowl cancer originates in the terminal part of the large intestine whereas rectal cancer originates in the rectum which is the last portion of the large intestine to the anus. They are more alike than they are different when it comes to the risk factors of…

Introduction Pathophysiology is based on structural changes and abnormalities that cause disease and defects. Colon cancer is a disease of the large intestine. Cancer early on shows no signs or symptom and is called the silent killer. In the early stage there would be small noncancerous polyps that are growths on the lining of the large intestine. When the cancer goes undetected for a long period it will proliferate and be noticed. When left untreated the cell proliferates and becomes…

eat. How might this be? Well, let’s take a look at Celiac Disease. What exactly is Celiac Disease? According to NIH, “Celiac Disease is an immune disorder in which a person cannot tolerate gluten causing it to damage the inner lining of the small intestine” (2014). Gluten is a protein that is commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley. When a person easts foods or use products that contain gluten, the immune system tends to damage or destroy the villi. Without healthy villi, a person then becomes…