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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 length of a large intestine in human?
it is the size of your whole hand.once you grow you're large intestine will grow.
Where does enzymatic digestion of carbohydrates take place?
there are at least 2:
amylase (made in the pancreas) breaks carbohydrates into smaller molecules called maltose.
then another enzyme called maltase breaks down the maltose into individual molecules of glucose
What are nursing interventions for indigestion?
Eliminate smells from the environment, if possible.
provide pt c ice chips, crackers, hot tea c lemon unless contraindicated.
maintain pt position in semi-fowler's to prevent aspiration.
What keeps food moving through the digestive system?
Wave-like contractions of the smooth muscle called peristalsis moves food through the digestive system.
The muscles in the lining of these organs contract and relax from above the food which pushes the food downwards. this process works even if you stand upside down. it can face the strongest force of gravity very easily.
The digestive system helps the body digest food. Bacteria in the GI tract, also called gut flora or microbiome.
How do you stimulate appetite?
This blogger identifies with this issue and offers some tips on stimulating appetite:
"In light of my experience, and because I know there are others out there who dream of one day having curves of their own, here are my own set of tips on how to deal with a loss of appetite:
- Go to the grocery store and walk down all the aisles. If you see something that makes you feel hungry, get it.
- Keep a special stash of crackers or granola bars on hand for tough days
- Have small snacks throughout the day so that making a meal doesn't seem like such a big deal. Small bags of walnuts, raisins, an apple, some cheese and crackers, a glass of chocolate milk…
- If there is a particular food you love, indulge yourself. For me it was potatoes. Mashed, boiled, baked, fried, any way I could have them. On their own or as part of a larger meal
- Eat with friends. Make a lunch or dinner date with someone else (especially if they are aware of the difficulty). Eating is a social activity, and it's easier to eat more sometimes when you're distracted and can spread it out over a longer period of time.
- Make food with friends! Even better, as the preparation and anticipation can increase appetite as well. Again, because you're committing to eating with others, it becomes harder to avoid your body's hunger.
- Give in to the fries! Or
! If it makes you hungry, eat it, as long as you can also ensure you're meeting your nutritional requirements. For me, I occasionally began eating red meat again, a little bit at a time, because my body craved those particular tastes and nutrients. Watch out for signs of anaemia. - Try some new foods. This was a hard step for me, but once I found a method that agreed with me, I was able to try new foods, as long as I was in a comfortable, supportive, unpressured environment. Stir fry, kabobs, sweet and sour veggie meatballs, spring rolls and even avocadoes have made it into my diet."
What effects does alcohol have on the esophagus?
it causes esophageal varicies; in other words bleeding in esophagus
How does an emergency alert system work?
An emergency alert system participant wears an alert mechanism around their neck and there is a base unit placed within the household. In the case of an emergency, the participant pushes the red button on the mechanism they wear, which sends an alert signal to the base unit. The base unit then contacts an operator. The base unit has a loud speaker that can be heard throughout the household, as well as a super-sensitive microphone so the operator can hear you.
Is an organ of the digestive system?
There are several: the mouth, teeth, tongue, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. There are several organs that are associated with it: gall bladder, appendix, liver and others.
What is the average digestion rate?
It depends on the person's age, gender, amount of physical activity, and what was eaten and how much. Basically, it depends.
Can artificial sweeteners cause upset stomach?
Yes, for a lot of people. Try this link for a list of sweeteners and their possible side effects.
http://www.healthcastle.com/sweeteners.shtml
How many digestive compartments does a human has?
If you include the mouth, then about three. First the food goes into the mouth. Then it travels down the esophagus into the stomach. Next it travels to the small intestine, where the nutrients are digested. Finally, it goes the large intestine to be "processed for removal"
How do i get rid of my stomache ache?
to cure your stomach ache you could:
-try go to the bathroom, even if you don't need to go.
-I know that when your sick and you think of food you want to throw up, but it actually can help. i just had a stomach ache and when i had a banana i felt heaps better.
-drinking flat lemonade also eases the pain.
-try to get some sleep, that usually helps.
-also putting a warm washer on your stomach helps.
-getting fresh air helps as well. you could lie on the grass outside. that is what i did, it makes you feel much better.
hopes this helps your stomach ache! :)
The stomach the stomach the stomach's job is to churn and mixed and digest food until it's a liquid.
Where is the primary site of nutrient absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?
The organ you are referring to is called the small intestine.
What type of digestive system does a perch have?
Food enters the mouth and passes through the esophagus into the stomach and then into the intestine. Digestion is aided by bile produced by the liver, which is attached to the intestine. Solid waste passes out through the anus. Wastes from metabolism are processed by kidneys and pass out through the urogenital opening. Oxygen is obtained from the water as it passes over the gills. Waste carbon dioxide is passed into the water at the same time.
Enzymes that can digest food are found in vesicles called?
Lysosomes.
My AP Biology teacher back in high school used to give us the mnemonic "Lysis slices"; so if you remember that rhyme, you can remember that the lysosomes cut food particles (and yes, worn-out organelles) to parts base enough to be useful.
What branch of science will help someone draw the human digestive system?
If you want the drawing of the digestive system of a human being, you are likely to find one in a biology, health or nutrition book. This type of book can be obtained from the library or bookstore. Alternatively, you can find a drawing of the human digestive system via the Teach PE website.
