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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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What is the principle of absorption curves?

The principle of absorption curves states that the absorbance of a substance at a particular wavelength in a spectrophotometric analysis is directly proportional to its concentration in solution. This principle is based on the Beer-Lambert Law, which describes the relationship between absorbance, concentration, and path length of light through a sample.

What are the systems of the body?

The major systems of the body include the circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, skeletal system, muscular system, endocrine system, immune system, and reproductive system. Each system plays a unique role in maintaining the overall health and function of the body.

How do you treat chemical poisoning by mouth?

If someone has ingested a toxic chemical, immediately call emergency services for help. Do not induce vomiting unless advised by medical professionals. Provide any information about the substance ingested to assist with treatment.

What are the functions of the global circulatory system?

The global circulatory system functions to transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products to and from cells throughout the body. It also helps regulate body temperature, pH balance, and immune responses. Additionally, the circulatory system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting overall health.

What is a digestibility trial or test on an animal?

In the 5th edition of 'Animal Nutrition' by McDonald et al (1995), there is a chapter on the evaluation of food digestibility which includes a description of a digestibility trial. On page 222 of Chapter 10 from 'Animal Nutrition' states: "In a digestibility trial, the food under investigation is given to the animal in known amounts and the output of faeces measured. More than one animal is used, firstly because animals, even when of the same species, and and sex, differ slightly in their digestive ability, and secondly because replication allows more opportunity for detecting errors of measurement" The book goes on to explain that in most cases when conducting digestibility trials on mammals, it is best to use males as it is easier to collect the faeces and urine separately from male animals. Special apparatus is required to collect separate urine and faeces from female animals. Animals used in the trial should be healthy and docile to ensure an accurate measure of digestibility of a healthy animal that is not in work is aquired. Small animals may be placed in metabolism cages which separate urine and faeces by an arrangement of sieves (many examples of these can be found by doing an image search for "metabolism cage"). Larger animals, such as cattle or horses, are fitted with harness and faeces collection bags made of an impervious material, such as rubber (again, there are a number of pictorial examples of this on the internet. I found the best search term was: harness faeces collection bag). The food used in the trial should be thoroughly mixed beforehand to obtain a uniform composition. The food is given to the trial animals for at least a week before collection of faeces begins, in order to accustom the animals to the diet and to clear the gastrointestinal tract of residues from previous foods. This preliminary period is followed by a period when food intake and faecal output are recorded. This experimental period is usually 5 to 14 days long, with longer periods being desirable as they give greater accuracy. In all digestibility trials, and particularly those involving ruminants, it is highly desirable that meals should be given at the same time each day and that the amounts of food eaten should not vary from day to day. The trial is completed by analysing samples of the food used and the faeces collected. This information was largely obtained from the following refernces: P. McDonald, R. A. Edwards, J. F. D. Greenhalgh, C. A. Morgan (1995), Animal Nutrition,5th edition, Longman Singapore Publishers (Pte) Ltd.

What is an amino termini end?

The amino termini end refers to the end of a protein or peptide chain where the amino group (-NH2) is located. It is commonly known as the N-terminus, and is where protein synthesis typically begins. The N-terminus plays a role in protein structure and function.

Why do small pieces of food cook faster than large pieces of the same food?

This is to do with surface area. With the same amount of food cut into smaller pieces, the water is in contact with a greater amount of the food. This means two things:-

1) more of the food is being cooked at one time

2) because all the pieces are smaller it will take less time to cook the pieces properly because they are smaller.

Why is food digested?

We need various molecules from the food we eat. We need amino acids to build protein. We need carbohydrates for energy. We also use fat for energy, but it is more important for the vitamins it can carry. We also need various micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. An apple needs to get a lot smaller if it is going to fit into your arteries. So, we break it down. First we break it down mechanically by chewing the food and mashing it in the stomach. Then we break it down chemically into the parts we need. Some parts are easy to digest, like the cooked starches in pasta; those enter the blood near the start of the small intestine. Some are harder to digest and enter the blood later in the small intestine or get fermented and then absorbed in the large intestine. They all flow to the liver where they are released as needed.

What is a blow down drum in a chemical process industry?

In a refinery, each piece of equipment or vessel is tied in to a relief system. So if one piece of equipment were to fail or was overpressured and needed to relieve pressure, it would do so through the relief valves into a relief header, and ultimately into a blow-down drum. The chemicals and gases cannot be released to the atmosphere so they are released to a drum.

What does cellulose do to your body?

Cellulose products are used for:

- paper

- fillers in medications

- packing material

- insulation

- guncotton (nitrocellulose)

Which type of muscle is responsible for moving fluids through the urinary system?

Smooth muscle is responsible for moving fluids through the urinary system. These muscles are found in the walls of the ureters and bladder and contract to push urine from the kidneys to the bladder and then out of the body.

Can the absorption of lipids be prevented?

I am going to answer this question based on what I believe the intention may be, and that is to loose weight.

First of all, lipids are essential chemicals that are involved in all natural and healthy body processes. Limiting the absorption of lipids could have devastating effects on human health since most processes in the body are controlled by hormones, many of which contain lipids.

Lipids are in the group of chemicals called fats. You may want to consider which sources of fats you have in your diet, but fats are essential to good health. The less healthy fats/lipids come from animal sources. The healthier ones are from plants.

Some of my favorites are extra virgin olive oil that is 'first cold pressed'. Other good fats/lipids/oils are coconut, canola, peanut, and grape seed.

If you consider that every cell in your body has a membrane around it, and the name of the membrane is called the phospholipid bilayer, that should tell you how important fats are in our diet, especially good fats, like the unsaturated ones I mentioned.

How you can test the sensitivity to the appropriate digestive enzyme of an harmless drug capsule?

I am an expert on both digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes. I would be happy to answer this question, but I need the question to be clarified. What harmless drug capsule are they talking about? John R Taylor N.D. naturalwellness.com

Describe a digestive secretion that behaves similarly to a detergent?

Bile is a digestive secretion that behaves similarly to a detergent. It emulsifies fats, breaking them into smaller droplets to increase surface area for digestive enzymes to act upon. This helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

How is the increased complexity of the earthworm's digestive system related to segmentation?

The earthworms digestive system is increased in complexity because of the earthworm's segmentation. On each stop or segmentation there is a sphincter and its own digestion going on.

Why does the excitation of molecules not take place during the stimulted emission process?

Excitation may not take place in a laser (or the like) for a number of reasons. The lasing medium may be defective or contaminated and unable to lase. The stimulation may be insufficient or incorrect. There are other technical reasons that prevent stimulation emission from taking place, but they generally have to do with the lasing medium or the action of the stimulator. Our friends at Wikipedia have a some relevant articles up, and links are provided. Knowledge there is free.

What role do lipids play in the body?

The most important role that lipids play in the body is to store energy. Even carbohydrates when they aren't used to store themselves in form of lipids. But, they also function to regulate our body temperature since fats aren't good at transmitting heat, there's a layer of fat under our skin called adipose tissue.

What is the role of the sympathetic Nervous System on the gastrointestinal tract?

During sympathetic discharge, e.g., if you running away from a lion, gastrointestinal motility is suppressed and blood is diverted to muscles. At this point digestion is not a priority - at least not for the prey.

What is the process by which food is broken down into usable forms?

Food is broken down into usable forms through the process of digestion. This starts in the mouth where food is chewed and mixed with saliva, then continues in the stomach and intestines where enzymes and acids break down the food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body. The nutrients are then distributed through the bloodstream to provide energy and support various bodily functions.

Are the pyloric caeca in trout involved in the absorption of nutrients?

Yes, pyloric caeca in trout are finger-like structures located at the junction of the stomach and intestines that are involved in the absorption of nutrients. They increase the surface area for nutrient absorption and produce enzymes to aid in digestion.

What is a partially collapsed stomach?

A partially collapsed stomach typically refers to a condition called gastric volvulus, where the stomach twists or rotates on its axis. This can cause symptoms like severe abdominal pain, bloating, and difficulty swallowing. It is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to prevent complications such as tissue necrosis or bowel obstruction.

How do you break down a Higgins Model 30 22LR for cleaning?

These guns were made for Sears by High Standard and are not very user friendly in disassembly. Make sure the gun is unloaded and remove the inner magazine tube. Remove the large slotted crossbolt at the rear of the receiver that goes through both wooden forearm extensions. You should be able to remove the trigger group downward. Do not lose the disconnector from the side of the trigger housing. Do not attempt to disassemble the trigger housing. If you attempt to remove the bolt, have a bandaid ready. http://www.histandard.info/manuals/sears/rfrifles/index.html

How did the mission systems break down on the Apollo 13 space flight?

If the question addresses the problem that originated on the vehicle, it is widely believed that an electrical fault (failed insulation on wiring) caused a short and an electric arc inside a cryo-tank. That, in turn, caused an explosion that damaged the vehicle. From that point, it was all about what the crew could do to turn around and get back home and land.

Can an embalming break down?

I assume you are asking the classic question...does embalming last forever?

Embalming is designed to disinfect, preserve, and restore a remains for 3-5 days. Different procedures and chemical mixes can extend that. However, embalming does not last forever.

Formaldehyde serves to 'fix' proteins in the body. That is what gives a deceased body the hard and leathery feeling. We embalm, show the body, then bury them. Inevitably, there is at least one little bacterium that mkes its way in, either through imperfect embalming (and perfect embalming does not exist) or environment. The fixated tissue is not desireable to many of these batcteria, but something will find something it wants to eat. And thus decomposition is initiated.

Decomposition is a domino effect scenario. Once it starts, it grows exponentially.

What happens to the gastrointestinal tract during exercise?

Exercise causes hypoxia, which increases the demand on the heart to supply all the vital organs with oxygen. Therefore, being a secondary property the GI Tract has blood flow reduced.

I don't know if that's what you're looking for, you might want to search something more relevant to the whole body rather then a system. For example "effects of exercise on the human body."

Exercise is sympathetic so decreases peristalsis and makes vasoconstriction to blood vessel.