Saliva

is the ingestion of liquids, solids and the chewing of solids to break them down ready for the stomach. Salivary glands in the oral cavity secrets saliva in order to aid smoother digestion down the oesophagus and amylase starts breaking down any starch. As authors Marieb and Hoehn(2015) states the submandibular and Minor salivary glands secrete saliva, serous fluid and Mucus, but the Von Ebner’s Gland secrete a fluid which helps to enable lipid hydrolysis, the breakdown of fatty substances like…

Sudden infant death syndrome is when an infant, under the age of one, dies during the night from an unexplained cause. It is rare for SIDS to occur within the first month, chances are higher around 2-4 months of age. There are no signs of infant distress in most cases and many mothers have stated that the infant feeds right before being laid down. It is only diagnosed after reviewing the infants’ clinical history and a complete autopsy examination is done excluding all other causes of death.…

quiet and calm in a long time “ she whispers. I smile at her “ i love you Lincon “ she smiles and softly replies “ i love you to momma “. a day has passed we look around. Come to find out all the windows and doors have been blocked with hardening saliva the creature has,They were…

effect by GABA and with the help of Xanax causes the calming effect the body experiences which helps with the reduction of anxiety. Although Xanax has been shown to be very effective, it does carry some side effects such as drowsiness, increased saliva production, dizziness and reduced libido. GABA is presumed to play a role in one’s generation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep, having an effect on sleep and reproductive functions. Because Xanax amplifies GABA’s effect on the body,…

Have you ever wondered why students aren't allowed to chew gum in class? There are many studies and experiments that show why students should be able to chew gum. The idea of chewing gum is to stimulate the brain by constantly chewing on a piece of substance. Gum has been proven to improve cognitive abilities because chewing increases blood flow to the brain. This increases the cognitive abilities when doing extensive and difficult tasks; such as counting numbers backwards, solving equations,…

First and foremost, Genetic testing, when it’s applicable is an effective apparatus to assess a patient’s risk of disease. With just a tester of blood or saliva, this can unravel the patient body’s genetic defect and foresees upcoming complications vary between cancer to Alzheimer’s disease. Genetic testing as technology become very prominent, back then it was extremely demanding and steep for just about anyone, even those in advanced labs to executed. However, today it is rapidly becoming an…

majority of those animals being cats and dogs. Sadly, millions of those pet owners have pet allergies. Pet allergies are typically referred to as allergic rhinitis. You are not allergic to your actual pet but to the protein that is found in their saliva, urine, dead skin, and dander. This protein aggravates asthma sufferers and causes allergic reactions in others. Are There Hypoallergenic Pets? Many allergy sufferers don’t want to give up being pet owners. Unfortunately, there isn’t a 100%…

body’s and be around blood. According to criminaljusticeusa.com “ Forensic scientist help solve crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence and other facts found at the scene. They specifically analyze fingerprints, blood, semen, firearms, saliva, and may also reconstruct skeletal bones. In addition, forensic scientist write reports, preserve evidence, testify in court, and discuss evidence collection with attorneys and law enforcement personnel”. Sometimes in court, the work or…

nuclear membrane. Infectious mononucleosis Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, refers to a group of symptoms usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It typically occurs in teenagers, but you can get it at any age. The virus is spread through saliva, which is why some people call it “the kissing disease.” People with mono often have a high fever, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat. Most cases of mono are mild and resolve easily with minimal treatment. The infection is typically not…

During 1938 baseball season, a great and prominent baseball player named Lou Gehrig noticed his performance on and off the field was not what it was supposed to be. He found himself stumbling over curbs and when running bases, he was more tired than usual, and he was fumbling the ball. On June 19, 1939, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on his thirty-sixth birthday. In the same year, Lou Gehrig retired from baseball, still considering himself to be the luckiest man alive…