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    collect into the heapatic ducts, which then collect in the common heapatic ducts. The heapatic ducts join by the cystic duct to create the common bile duct. These would run from the liver to the duodenum, which would be the first section of the small intestine. However, not all the bile flows directly into the duodenum. About half of the bile that is produced by the liver is stored in the gallbladder first. When food is eaten the gallbladder would contract and release the bile that was stored…

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    Lacteals Lacteals absorb fats from food passing through the small intestine in the villi. Spleen The spleen is the largest organ in the lymphatic system, it is important for maintaining a balance between body fluids. It is located below the ribcage, above the stomach. The function of it is to filter the blood of any foreign invaders, provide a reservoir of oxygen (rich blood) and to dispose of worn out erythrocytes. They also remove old and damaged blood cells. It acts as storage for the red…

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    Noor Diabi 11AA The life of hydrochloric acid in our stomach Chapter 14 section 1 25/04/2016 Ms. Sara Kassem Sharjah American International School Topic one: Discuss the role of hydrochloric acid in the digestion of foods. Point out how excess acid contributes to the discomfort known as indigestion. Explain how the stomach secretes a mucous layer, which protects it from being damaged by the hydrochloric acid it produced. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a clear, liquid. Which is produced in…

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    Galltone Case Study

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    inches organ with the type of pear. It is set under the liver. The gallbladder stores the bile, a blend of fluids, fat and cholesterol. The bile deteriorates the fats of the sustenance in the digestion systems. The gallbladder conveys the bile in the small digestive system. This permits the dissolvable vitamins and supplements to retain all the more effortlessly in the circulation system. The capable formula we're going to present you has as of now helped numerous individuals. The formula…

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    In this phase, solid is placed into the mouth and the lips are shut by the orbicularis oris facial muscle (VII). The food is mixed with salvia and masticated with the teeth, so it can pass through the esophagus for digestion. Sensory recognition is critical at this stage and the movement and timing patterns in this phase varies depending on the viscosity. The salvia and food has now created a bolus in which lateral movements of the tongue and mandible are made. Furthermore, the soft palate has…

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    important function; it protects our body from illness by destroying pathogens that are commonly found in foods. This ensures that we are protected from the food poisoning caused by salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Cilia: The human’s nose contains small hairs called cilia, that are only seen with a microscope. These hairs protect our respiratory system in many ways; firstly, nasal hairs keep out most of the dust and larger microorganisms from entering the nasal cavity, then sticky mucus…

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    Keratinized Stratified squamous epithelium are cells on the surface of the pinna of the ear in the epidermis. These are structurally flat cells, and although they are part of the skin surface layer they are no longer active cells by the lack of blood supply. They are pack of a keratin proteins, which main purpose is to make our skin waterproof from hazard chemicals. These dead cells are constantly deteriorating from the surface of the skin. The cells on the base layer are really cuboidal shape.…

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    Bile Salts Research

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    Lipids, or fats, are processed and consumed in the small digestive tract. We will figure out how bile salts emulsify fat so pancreatic lipase can process it. We will likewise figure out how fats first enter lymphatic vessels, called lacteals, before entering your blood course. Nourishments, for example, meats, dairy items, seeds, nuts, and oils, contain dietary fat. Fat is a typical illustration of a lipid, and in this lesson you will find out about the one of a kind way lipids, for example,…

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    Pancreas Research Paper

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    The pancreas is a compound glandular organ; derived from the endoderm, and is located in the retroperitoneum associated with several vital structures, which complicate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Normally it has an average weight of 90 g, and is shaped like a tadpole, that is divided into four main anatomical areas: head, neck, body, and tail (7). The pancreatic head is the thickest portion of the pancreas and lies within the C-loop of the duodenum, to the right of the superior…

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    We chew our food to break it into smaller pieces, so that it is simpler for the body to digest. During digestion, the esophageal lumen is occupied with the food and liquids we swallow. However, when we are not swallowing, the elongated folds of the mucosa and submucosa work to close the lumen. There are two sphincters located within the esophagus. The sphincters maintain a circular shape, and act as a door shutting channels when appropriate (Circus, 2015). I will be focusing on the lower…

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