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Digestive System

Digestive System is the category for questions regarding the breakdown and absorption of food-stuffs in our alimentary canal. Questions about the stomach and intestines can be included in this category.

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How does saliva alpha amylase work?

Amylase is an enzyme that induces hydrolysis of starches, breaking them down into sugar. Saliva alpha amylase is simply a type of amylase.

Can indigestion cause fatty liver?

No. Fatty liver is caused, most commonly, by alcoholism (although other conditions can bring this about, as well).

When did the alliance system start and end?

The alliance system was created by Otto von Bismark, and later formed the alliances between the Central Powers and the Great Powers in WWI. Technically, it hasn't ended. The "League of Nations" was created by the Americans before WWII (though America didn't join it), and was another form of alliance. After WWII, there is now something called the "United Nations" which is also a form of alliance. -Sangel99

Have Scientists produced bacteria that can digest oil?

Yes it has. today , naturally occurring strains of oil-digesting bacteria are used to clean up oil spills

Saliva contains enzymes that start the process of digestion What pH would you expect saliva to be Why?

The normal pH range for Saliva is 5.6 to 7.9. This is the pH balance present in the body which is close to neural.

What is the best thing to use to clean dirt from linoleum?

Add one cup of white vinegar to a bucket of water. Works best for me! If you have scuff marks, rub the sole of your sneakers on it and it should come off.

What is the part of plant food that you cant digest?

Cellulose, or fiber, is the tough, indigestible part of plants. Since the body cannot digest it, it passed out in the stool. Fiber is very good for your body, because it keeps you bowels healthy.

What A is a cure for indigestion?

One of the cheapest and effective ways to control indigestion is with baking soda and water. read the direction on the box. I think they say to add two teaspoons of baking soda to one half of a glass of water. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSING ON THE BOX!

Pepto Bismol (main ingredient Bismuth subsalicylate) is an effective treatment for dyspepsia (indigestion) and is widely available at your local grocery stores and pharmacies.

Why doesn't butter taste foul like vomit if it contains butyric acid?

Butter doesn't taste foul yet it has Butyric acid because it has sweeteners as well.

When your body breaks down food into nutrients what type of digestion takes place?

When your body breaks down food into nutrients, chemical digestion is taking place. In contrast, physical digestion breaks down food mechanically into smaller particles.

Can you digest your own hair?

No, this, as many people may disagree, is impossible for the human digestive system to do. Now, cats also cannot digest hair, which is why they have to cough up hair balls after they lick themsleves. There is a special type of acid in the human stomach. This concentrated acid is specialised in digesting food, and partially drinks. The reason why we cannot digest hair(s) is because (a) it is grown from our own underskin, which is why the immune system refuses to accept it and (b) because hair is, techniquely speaking, dead skin cells. Also, very rarely is it that hair can actually get to the small intestine, let alone large intestine! It barely goes half way through the Esophagus (food tube), which is why we feel like vomitting when it goes there.

What happens when you drink beer and start sweating profusely and get a headache and indigestion?

You may be a little drunk. If you've only drank a beer or so, you may have a mild allergy to alchohol. If it gets to much worse, seek medical attention. If you're on medication of any kind, that might be the problem too.

What happens to nutrients in the esophagus?

Nutrients in the esophagus mainly pass through to the stomach via peristalsis, which is the coordinated muscle contractions that push food downward. Absorption of nutrients does not occur in the esophagus.

Where does the body in the library take place?

Gossington Hall which is the home of Mrs. Bantry and Colonel Bantry.