Intestine

Bacterial infections have plagued man for centuries. Some of the oldest pathogens, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi.is known as Salmonella Typhi and students could confuse them with any other of the many many forms of Salmonella enterica at first glance. We know this bacterium as the cause of Typhoid. In the world of microbiology, it is known to be gram negative, it does not hold the violet dye in testing. It is both aerobic and anaerobic. In other words, it is a facultative anaerobe. It…

In Ancient Egypt there have been many iconic pieces of art. Whether it'd be intentional or not. All over Egypt there are spectacular wonders of the world and phenomenal pieces of art. Architecture, Jewelry or Hieroglyphics, but one that stands out in the world of ceramics is the Canopic Jars. The Canopic Jars were used by the ancient Egyptians during the mummification process. The Jars during the mummification process were used to store and preserve the viscera of their owner for the afterlife.…

it isn’t good to be fat, but there’s just so much good food and so many ways of entertaining ourselves from a swivel chair or a couch. As a result, a host of health issues linked to obesity threatens us unless we learn how to push back from the table earlier and head out the door for a walk or something faster more often. Many people think that there is a dramatic difference in how obesity affects men vs. women. The truth is, we have more in common than not, but some notable differences do exist…

pouch and rearranges the digestive tract so that food enters the small intestine at a later point than usual.” So many young females are obese and yet again look for cosmetic surgery as their answer. Teenage girls have their minds corrupted with body and face perfection.Several women had undergone gastric bypass surgery - one of the most common bariatric surgery procedures. It involves rerouting a part of the small intestine past the stomach in order to reduce…

one unit of sugar more commonly found in beans, whole grains, or vegetables. And lastly, we have dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is present in legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. These are found in plants that pass through our intestines…

Marjeanne Compton 26041405 LIFE 221 Semester assignment. Introduction According to Webster (2017) assimilation is the integration or exchange of nutrients into protoplasm which follows digestion and absorption within animals. Metabolism consists of the chemical reactions that sustain a living state of your cells and organism in your body. Metabolism is the source of energy and balance in your body. (Central, C. 2017).Metabolism is all chemical reactions involved in preserving the living state…

Cancer is a diseased that is caused by the uncontrollable division of cells within a specific part of the body. Annually 12.7 million people are diagnosed with a form of cancer. The most common types of cancer are breast, prostate, and colon. Although testicular cancer is not as common as those mentioned, approximately 8,720 men in our country will be diagnosed. Testicles are a part of the male reproductive system, usually somewhat smaller than the size of a gold ball in the average adult male.…

look at the word peptic. Peptic meaning “a description relating to digestion in the upper digestive system (the stomach and small intestine)”(AGA). The next word is ulcer meaning “a sore or wound in the lining of the stomach or duodenum”(AGA). When placed together both words can be defined as “peptic ulcer- a open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine”(MedlinePlus). In the digestive system _________. It is important for this mucosa to…

An organ transplant is a surgical process in which a functioning organ is given to a patient whose organ has stopped working or is close to failing(United Network for Organ Sharing). Organs can be taken from a living person or someone who has passed away(Medlineplus). A person’s organ can stop working due to diseases, injury or birth defects. Even though transplant is one of the advances of medicine the need is greater than the donation. There is usually a long wait time before a…

Probiotic species Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Our large intestine is an advanced ecosystem, where thousands of bacteria proliferate. these Bateria are helpful in absorption of non digested nutrients from the food example starch, polysaccharides, sugars etc. Bifidobacteria is gram-positive, anaerobic and rod-shaped bacteria, that can be esily found in the large intestines of humans and animals (mammals). Bifidobacterium animalis Is a type of the species, which act as probiotic…