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a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, but is more commonly found at the end of the small intestine where it joins the beginning of the large intestine (or colon). It can also affect an individual’s eyes, skin, and joints. Interestingly, the incidence and prevalence of Crohn’s disease is high in industrialized countries but fairly low…

Her teachers frequently found her attitude rude and considered her a troublemaker. Nevertheless, she was an avid reader and spent much time at the city's library, getting to know and admire the young librarian who worked there.The bookish and small child was not well liked by her peers, who often picked fights with her and beat her up. Then, is more easy to understand that Kincaid as problematic kid make change her mother attitude toward her because her daughter give more problems than what is…

Monica Korb [Delete John Smith and put your name here] COM 101—Spring 2015 A Small Place Essay Jamaica Kincaid’s memoir, A Small Place, offers an instructive example for understanding how a reality can differ greatly between people relative to their point of observation. Kincaid explains her experience of Antigua as both a “paradise” and a “prison.” It is because of this dual reality that Kincaid expresses a conflicted sense of life. She also mentions how one’s landscape is a reflection of…

Digestion of a cheese burger? Step 1. When you chew, saliva is added. In addition to being a liquid which moistens, softens and lubricate food, saliva contains enzyme called amylase, which breaks down starch. In the mouth the Meat patty and the bread could be broken down and digested. Step 2. The oesophagus has two layers. Its interior is lined with cells that are packed very closely together creating a smooth surface. The circular muscle around the outside of the oesophagus is also smooth…

“A lot of people don't believe in curses. A lot of people don't believe in yellow-spotted lizards either, but if one bites you, it doesn't make a difference whether you believe in it or not” (Sachar 41). Holes is a humorous take on the classic ‘adventure’ genre in children’s literature. It seamlessly blends several different themes and moods into one riveting story. It carries heavy ideas and scenarios, but with a whimsical and goofy air that entrances readers of any age. The symbolism the…

Cholecystitis, a condition also referred to as gallbladder disease, occurs when an individual’s gallbladder becomes inflamed. This inflammation is usually caused by gallstones, which block the tube through which bile is usually released. The buildup is responsible for the inflammation. Gallstones are common, particularly in Western populations. In the United States, gallstones are seen in approximately 6% of men and 9% of women. The incidence in children is not known; however, gallstones/biliary…

Jamaica Kincaid’s “On Seeing England for the First Time” is reflection on her youth in Antigua and the lasting impact it had on her. Because Antigua was a British colony, Kincaid and every other person inhabiting the island were taught just how great Britain truly is. Brits are well-mannered, had a rich history, and lived enviable lifestyles. The version of Britain that Kincaid learned about is heavily sanitized and far from the truth, but that does nothing to stop it from being permeated…

inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), of which there is no cure, only manageable treatments with possible remissions. It causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal tract (GI), although it can affect any part of the GI tract, it is mostly the small intestine. Most of the time it begins between the ages of 15-35, but can affect people of any age, men & women equally. Crohn’s was named for Burill Crohn, the American gastroenterologist who first described the disease in 1932. The exact…

Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, which secrete into the blood the insulin and glucagon • Enzymes, or digestive juices, are secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine. There, it continues breaking down food that has left stomach. The pancreas also produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the bloodstream, where it regulates the body’s glucose or sugar level Mouth: • the mouth is the first portion…

Naming is a constant in our lives. Names can apply to people, places, things, physical objects and hypothetical ideas. We use names to identify, but what is the connection between the name and what the name represents? In her essay, “In History,” Jamaica Kincaid discusses the importance of naming and the impact of multiple narratives. The first half of Kincaid’s essay focuses on Columbus’ journey to the “New World.” Kincaid tells of sailors’ stories of far away treasures while discussing…