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Gluten, a carbohydrate found mainly in wheat.

People suffering coeliac disease (as spelled in Australia) cannot eat gluten as the cells attack the lining of their intestine.

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What is the name to the arterial trunk that has 3 major branches that lead to the spleen liver and stomach?

Celiac trunk.


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High blood pressure, blocked arteries, heart diseases, stroke. There isn't a "major" disease. A serious problem in the circulatory system is related the person, his overall health status, age, and so on. For a normal individual, high blood pressure may be the "major" disease. For another person, a blocked or "clogged" artery is the major disease. So, the definition for "major" disease is relative.


What has an arterial trunk that has three major branches which run to the liver spleen and stomach?

There is the celiac trunk that is part of the abdominal aorta. The celiac trunk is an unpaired artery that subdivides into three branches: Left gastric-supplying the stomach and inferior portion of esophogus Splenic-supplying the spleen and arteries to the stomach Common hepatic-supplies arteries to the liver, stomach, gall bladder, and duodenal area It is the celiac trunk


What symptoms are for the celiac disease?

There are many symptoms that can vary basing on the person. And most people do not have all of them if they do have Celiac.The most common symptoms for people with Celiac would be-Abdominal cramping, intestinal gasDistention and bloating of the stomachChronic diarrhea or constipationUnexplained weight loss with large appetite or weight gainBone or joint painFatigue, weakness and lack of energyDepressionMouth ulcersTingling or numbness in hands or feetMigraine headachesIf you are concerned or suspect that you may have Celiac disease, contact your current doctor to ask for a blood test.


Which is NOT a major function of the blood A Transportation of nutrients B Regulation of blood pH C Protection against disease infection D Regulation of heat E Production of oxygen?

C


How is heart disease related to FRDA?

Heart disease represents a potentially significant complication of FRDA. Heart muscle enlargement with or without an abnormal heartbeat is present in about two-thirds of cases and represents a major cause of death.


What are some major nutients?

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What artery has an arterial trunk that has three major branches that serves the spleen liver and stomach?

The celiac trunk is the first major branch of the aorta below the diaphragm. It branches into the common hepatic artery and the splenic artery. Branches of these supply the foregut, which includes, amongst others, the liver, gallbladder, spleen, proximal duodenum, and part of the stomach.


You have stomach pain and cramps after you eat could this be a food allergy?

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What are the major nutrients?

the major nutrients are- 1.vitamins 2.minerals(inorganic) 3.fats 4.carbohydrates 5.water(inorganic) 6.Proteins


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What major cause of heart disease in men?

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