” “Sure.” “First the burger goes through the mouth” “What is a ‘mouth’?” “A mouth is a part of the body where people use mechanical digestion and use their teeth to break down their food. With the help of saliva produced by the salivary glands‚ which produce enzymes‚ food is able to be broken down further. This is also the place where ingestion takes place” “What are enzymes” “Enzymes are very efficient catalysts for biochemical reactions. In the mouth there’s an enzyme that will help your food undergo
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happens at the age of 6 months. In most cases the first teeth to erupt are the mandibular central incisors (lower)‚ then the maxillary central incisors (upper) this usually happens at the ages of 6 months to 12 months. The anterior portion of the mouth is the first to erupt‚ then the posterior follows. Sometimes infants are born with teeth‚ these are called neonatal tooth‚ in some cases the these are lost soon after birth. Tooth development normally starts in the 3rd to 6th months of pregnancy
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comprise the human digestive tract‚ including the mouth‚ esophagus‚ stomach‚ small intestines‚ liver and large intestine. Each organ in the digestive tract plays an integral part in the digestive process. The food enters the mouth‚ where it is masticated and prepped for digestion. The mouth is comprised of multiple features that contribute to the beginning process of digestion. These features include the lips‚ cheeks‚ roof of the mouth‚ floor of the mouth‚ gums‚ teeth‚ tongue‚ and salivary glands (Human
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Burns First-degree burns Injuries are superficial / mild Swelling& redness of the injured area Pain develops No blisters seen Burned area becomes white on touch Takes 3-6 days to heal Treatment Remove patient from heat source Remove the burnt clothing Run cool water over burnt area Gently clean the injured area Gently dry Apply anti biotic such as Silver Sulphadiazine Use a sterile bandage to cover burns Take tetanus vaccination‚ if required Second-degree burns Burns extends
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Diarrhea describes bowel movements (stools) that are loose and watery. It is very common and usually not serious. Many people will have diarrhea once or twice each year. It typically lasts two to three days and can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Some people have diarrhea often as part of irritable bowel syndrome or other chronic diseases of the large intestine. Doctors classify diarrhea as "osmotic‚" "secretory‚" or "exudative."Osmotic diarrhea means that something in the bowel
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The researchers concluded that oil from daga leaf has medicinal properties which can be further developed. The study was done in Sri Lanka. After reading this I just thought of betel nut chewing in PNG. Betel nut chewing has been associated with mouth cancer. And more recently studied done at the Sir Buri Kidu Heath Institute has shown that betel nut chewing can cause a heart attack in susceptible individuals. I did part of the study. We showed that betel nut chewing reduces the blood supply to
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December 10‚ 2010 Microbiology Chain of Infection Link 1: The Organism (10 pts) Scientific name: Infectious mononucleosis Common name of disease: mono; also‚ the kissing disease Characteristics: [bacteria/virus/parasite‚ toxins‚ anaerobe/aerobe‚ etc] Mononucleosis is a lymphatic system disease‚ usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (first cultured by Michael Epstein and Yvonne Barr). A similar condition is often caused by the
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Periodontal disease is in fact the medical term for bacterial infection in the mouth. Bacteria present in the mouth break down sugar in the food to produce acid‚ which can erode away the protective enamel coating on the tooth making it vulnerable to cavities and infections. This condition is also referred to as gingivitis and symptoms include bleeding
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with all wines‚ the particular winemaker will have adequate “say” in the style of wine he will produce. That said‚ red wines are often classified by “body-type.” For example‚ one might say that a certain red wine is “light-bodied” – referring to the mouth-feel and tannin structure. A light-bodied wine will have fewer tannins present and less presence on the palate. These wines tend to be less demanding partners with flavor-filled foods. An example of a light-bodied red wine would be one derived from
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your teeth and under your gumline. Plaque can turn into tartar. Tartar is hard yellow build-up. • Limit sugary foods‚ especially sticky snacks. • Visit the dentist regularly for professional cleanings and checkups. It is pleasant to keep a clean mouth‚ as it keeps your breath fresh and nicer looking smile. What special dental issues should you know about? Being informed about the issues that affect oral health can help you make the best decisions. • Orthodontics – many teens need braces
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