Intestine

died. Over ten percent of these deaths have been caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacteria that in most strains causes mild diarrhea, but in more drastic cases can cause as much as vomiting, cramps, and bloody diarrhea. E. coli lives in the intestines of warm-blooded creatures,it is also known to be found in undercooked meat and uncleaned vegetables. Salmonella accounts for almost fifteen percent of worldwide foodborne disease deaths. Salmonella has many similarities to E. coli, but is…

Recent research suggests that the size of the waist depends to a certain extent on bacteria that inhabit the intestine. How is it possible? In a study involving 900 Dutch adults, it was found that some intestinal bacteria could help determine not only body fat levels, but also blood concentrations of HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides. A close relationship! This is the first study to offer "solid evidence" linking intestinal bacteria with cholesterol and triglyceride levels,…

H+ into the lumen. The excess of H+ ions lowers the pH of the stomach, activating pepsinogen and turning it into pepsin, a protease that breaks down large proteins to produce large polypeptides, these molecules are then transported to the small intestines where trypsin degrades it to dipeptides which are then further broken down into amino acids via dipeptidase. These…

Lactose Intolerance Lactose intolerance is a metabolic issue when the body produces insufficient lactase enzymes in the small intestines to digest the lactose sugar found in dairy products. Fortunately, this condition doesn’t cause any physical damage, however, it can produce symptoms such as abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhea, pain, and nausea. The severity of these symptoms is directly proportional a person’s lactose intolerance, and the amount of lactose they consume. What is Lactose and How…

The identification of Escherichia coli as the unknown was concluded by a string of tests and observations such as gram-staining, shape, motility, oxidation, fermentation and citrate tests. This began with gram-staining the organism. After viewing beneath a light microscope, the unknown showed pink rods, proving to be gram-negative. The observation of motility was made by viewing the bacteria moving towards a specific direction. The next tests utilized in determining the unknown was oxidation…

Obesity in America Approximately 72.5 million Americans are obese, a lot of people do not know that ( 15 Shocking Facts). There are few habits to blame or take the responsibility of obesity, that is because they all work together. Obesity is a medical condition and should be treated like one, sometimes it is portrayed as being weak or lazy. Being smart and wise with daily decisions should lead people to make good choices and therefore lead them to healthy lives. Obesity is a major health…

there are seven types of organ transplant which are now performed in the United States. These include heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines plus the vascularized composite allografts (VCAs) which are now available for hand and face transplantation. Kidney transplants are the most commonly performed type of transplant surgery whereas the intestine is the least common type. However, double transplants such as heart/lung or pancreas/kidney are carried out in some cases. In addition,…

occurs when old mucus causes digestive problems in the past it can scar your organs. Organ scarring is bad because it can lead to other developments. Other organs affected are your liver, small and large intestines, bladder and kidney. It inflames your kidney, can erode your small intestine…

Nutrition 1 Assessment Item 1: Short Answer Questions 1. Define what a nutrient is and discuss the difference between the major macronutrients. The human body uses nutrients for energy, growth and bodily functions. Nutrients come in different types, some that the body requires in smaller amounts and some that the body will need to take in a greater amount of. The nutrients that are required in larger amounts are called macronutrients. The three macronutrients consist of; Carbohydrates, Lipids…

This paper will discuss the management practices that can be implicated to help control the severity of Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis in affected horses. Because of the debilitating effects that this condition has, it is important to examine the ways that this disorder can be controlled. Low potassium diets, regular turnout, and a constant schedule have been shown to effectively manage the condition of Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. The role of potassium in action potentials, as well as in…