Salivary gland

effects of saturated fats, Trans fats, and cholesterol. Digestion of lipids starts in the mouth and goes from the mouth to the stomach then to the small intestine. In the mouth, some of the hard fats begin to melt as they reach body temperature. The salivary gland in the base of the tongue then releases an enzyme called lingual lipase. In the stomach, the churning causes fat with water and acid to mix. Very little of the digestion happens in the stomach because most of it happens in the small…

to receive energy and nutrients from food, six major functions take place in the digestive system: • Ingestion • Secretion • Mixing and movement • Digestion • Absorption • Excretion Inside the mouth, there are several accessory organs (teeth, salivary glands, and tongue) that aid the process of digestion. These organs breakdown…

functions, and made many break throughs with work on the digestive system. During his research on the regulation of the activity of digestive glands Pavlov had his big break through in the field of psychology. This lead to the recognition of Pavlov’s infamous dogs, and many theories in behaviorism and conditioning. While measuring the activity of the salivary…

α-neurotoxins(Lewis and Gutmann, 2004). There are about 2,340 species of snakes in the world and more than 420 species are venemous (Lewis and Gutmann, 2004). That might seem like nothing but realistically is a lot. Snakes use glands to inject venom, which are actually modified salivary glands that are situated below the eyes (Lewis and Gutmann, 2004). The numerous toxins present in snake venoms result in injury to several organ systems including muscles, kidneys, and blood coagulation…

The mouth which is also called the oral cavity is associated with the accessory organs such as teeth, salivary glands, and tongue. The mouth is where digestion starts. Our teeth are used to chew food into really small pieces and our saliva contains enzymes that begins the process of digestion. Our tongue occupies the floor of the mouth and mixes food with saliva to form bolus which is a compact mass that forms food into a lump that helps initiates swallowing. The mouth begins the process of…

Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the leading chronic, lifelong condition worldwide. DM can cause high rates of morbidity and mortality due to complications associated with the disorder. DM is characterized by hyperglycemia due to a lack of insulin, insulin resistance, or can be consisted of both. The four main types of diabetes mellitus include type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes mellitus, and other specific types (Darby, 2015, 824). A high…

Analyze the anatomical structure of ten different organelles in the cell and their respective functions. Chloroplast: Its main function is photosynthesis trapping energy from the sun and producing sugar from carbon dioxide. Its structure is made up of a double membrane system. They are known as the outer and inner membranes. The inner membrane surrounds the stroma and grana other words known as stacks of thylakoids (NCBI, 2016). Endoplasmic reticulum: Its main function is translation and…

in the peritoneal cavity. The digestive tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Some accessory organs of the digestive tract include the teeth, tongue, and various glandular organs such as salivary glands, liver and the pancreas. Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and liquids must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs…

What is Meth Mouth? “Meth Mouth” is a term used to describe the mouth of a methamphetamine user because of the extensive tooth decay that often occurs with the use of this drug. Using meth can cause decay to the point that the teeth cannot be saved and must be pulled or extracted. It’s also linked to tooth fracture, acid erosion, and other oral problems. Methamphetamine is also known as meth, crystal, crank, speed, glass, ice and dope. The main ingredients of methamphetamines are Lithium, ether…

falciparum, which causes cycles of pain, fever and chills. The parasite devotes the main phase of its life cycle in the salivary glands of the female mosquito “Anopheles Gambiae.” Malaria has complex life cycle but involves two host, a vertebrate host (Humans); and an invertebrate host (mosquito). Sporozoites of parasite transmitted by bite of female Anopheles mosquito (that has…