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Intestines
The intestines aid in the digestion and absorption of food and stretch from the stomach to the anus.
4,885 Questions
What abdominal region contains the small intestine?
The majority of the small intestines is located in the Umbilical region of the abdominopelvic cavity
Yes, the bacteria in the large intestine feed on undigested material passing through and produce vitamins such as vitamin K and some B vitamins as byproducts of their metabolism. These vitamins are then absorbed by the body and play important roles in various physiological functions.
What role does bacteria play in the intestines?
Bacteria in the intestines help with digestion, assist in the absorption of nutrients, and play a key role in the immune system. They help to break down food particles that the body cannot digest on its own and produce certain vitamins that are essential for our health.
Can a virus infect a bacteria?
Yes, they are known as bacteriophages, or simply phages.
For example, Enterobacteria phage T4 is a phage which infects the E-Coli bacterium.
Your question should be "Can a virus infect a bacterium?" Yes they can. Viruses are 10 to 100 times smaller than bacteria or in other words, they are submicroscopic parasites. They are the smallest living things known to man.
How does translocation of bacteria occur in gut?
In group translocation, chemical modification of molecule to be transport is done into the cell. Group translocation is type of active transport because metabolic energy is used during uptake of the molecule,. In bacteria the best known group translocation system is phosoenolpyruate: sugar phosphotransferase system (PTS) PEP + SUGAR --------- PYRUATE + sugar-phosphate In E.coli the PTS consists of two enzyme and a low molecular weight heat-stable protein(HPr)
Gut bacteria are, well, bacteria found in the gut. Bacteria are microorganisms made of a single cell; more information on them can be found in the external links provided here. The gut is usually considered any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from mouth to anus.
All animals have gut bacteria. This is a normal and completely healthy condition. These normal gut bacteria are considered to make up the normal gut flora or gut microbiota of an individual.
Different parts of the GI tract contain different bacteria. This has to do with the environment found in the different parts of the GI tract. For example, the stomach provides an acidic environment, making it difficult for most bacteria to survive. The colon, on the other hand, provides a suitable environment for anaerobic organisms like Bacteroides fragilis and Entereschia coli (E. coli).
Urine contains compounds like urea and acidic pH that can have some antibacterial properties and may help to inhibit the growth of bacteria. However, urine is not a reliable or recommended method for disinfection or killing bacteria.
Mold does not directly kill bacteria. However, mold can compete with bacteria for nutrients and space, which can inhibit bacterial growth. Additionally, some molds produce compounds that have antibacterial properties, which can help them outcompete or inhibit the growth of certain bacteria.
What is transformed from rough strain bacteria to smooth strain cells?
The process of transforming rough strain bacteria into smooth strain cells involves transferring genetic material - specifically a capsule gene - from a smooth strain to the rough strain. This genetic transfer results in the expression of a protective capsule on the surface of the rough strain cells, converting them into smooth strain cells with enhanced virulence.
Aborbs excess water from chyme?
The large intestine absorbs excess water from chyme as it passes through, helping to form solid waste known as feces. This process is important in maintaining proper electrolyte balance and preventing dehydration in the body.
Do antibiotics work on bacteria?
not on viruses though because viruses arent "alive" they are not living creatures, they are inanimate objects and other words for not alive
How long does E. coli Bacteria live outside of the body Specifically on shoes?
E. coli bacteria can survive on surfaces like shoes for a few hours to a few days, depending on factors such as humidity, temperature, and surface material. It is important to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces that may come into contact with E. coli to prevent its spread.
Is there a list of organs in the alimentary canal?
Yes, the organs in the alimentary canal include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. These organs work together to digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste from the body.
What are three parts of the small intestine?
The three parts of the small intestine are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum is the first section where most digestion takes place, the jejunum is the middle section responsible for nutrient absorption, and the ileum is the final section that further absorbs nutrients and connects to the large intestine.
What is the human body waste really called?
Urine and feces are the wastes that are expelled from the human body.
Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through small finger-like nodules on the wall of the?
intestine called villi. Villi increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and other essential compounds. From the villi, nutrients pass into tiny blood vessels called capillaries and then enter the bloodstream, where they are transported throughout the body to support various functions.
How is food broken down further?
Joke answer: The food checks in to a waiting room where it usually reads a magazine and waits. After a few minutes, the food is called into a special chamber by a secretary in which it undergoes surgery to be easier to digest. Then The food takes a cab to the large intestine.
Serious answer: Digestion starts in the mouth. The chewing is the first step, and the amylase enzyme starts converting starches to sugars. Then the food gets churned in a bath of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. That further breaks down the food. Then it enters the duodenum where the pancreas releases enzymes and the gallbladder releases bile. Then the mixture continues into the small intestine where many capillaries deliver the nutrients into the body. What is not digested continues to the large intestine and is eventually excreted from the body.
What is a body part that is 46 miles long?
The longest body part in the human body is the small intestine, which is around 20 feet long on average. A body part that is 46 miles long does not exist in the human body.
What do you call the red liquid that is applied to small wounds?
Macuracome (spelling?)
Note, mercurochrome and iodine tincture are no longer medically used. They have been replaced by Betadine solution and Neosporin ointment.
How long does it take for a nutrient agar solution to solidify?
Nutrient agar typically solidifies within 1-2 hours after being prepared and poured into a petri dish. The solidification time can vary depending on room temperature and the specific formulation of the agar medium.
What is the function of the cecum?
The function of the cecum is to help digest plants through the body.
The cecum stores food temporarily while helpful bacteria digest the cellulose found in the plant cells
In herbivores, the caecum plays an important role in digestion. For example, in horses, the caecum is the main site for the symbiotic bacteria which break down food (eg. cellulose) for the horse.
The caecum absorbs water and salts from undigested foods before they continue on to the large intestine.
The caecum of a squid has a digestive function. It absorbs fluid and salt after food has been digested inside of the squid.
What constitutes a large galaxy as opposed to a small one?
you can send anything into space to find the edge
but it will eventually end up where it started
it is impossible to find the edge of the universe
only scientists can predict the size of the universe
A coliform count is a microbiological assay of the number of coliform-type bacteria living in a certain sample. This is often used as a measure of fecal contamination of water supplies.
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.
What are 5 minerals and their significance to the body?
Iron, sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus
Others are zinc, copper, magnesium, chromium, manganese.
There are literally thousands of different minerals. At equal doses, some minerals can be extremely toxic to the body, some minerals can be beneficial to the body and some minerals may be benign or neutral. Perhaps you should begin your question by specifying a particular mineral, and then you may begin to understand the mineral's impact on the human body.
