carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ fats water balance acid-base balance electrolyte balance maintenance of blood sugar level production of RBC DIGESTIVE SYSTEM ACCESSORY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM mouth teeth tongue liver oropharynx Gall-bladder oesophagus pancreas stomach Digestive glands small intestine large intestine‚ anal canal SALIVARY GLANDS 1. Parotid 2. Submaxillary 3. Sublingual 3 pairs of salivary glands FUNCTION to keep the mouth moist‚ required for talking & swallowing of food
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The three main digestive enzymes in the body are; protease‚ which comes from the stomach‚ the pancreas and the small intestine. It works on proteins and the products of its digestion are amino acids. The next main enzyme is carbohydrase‚ which is in saliva‚ the pancreas and the small intestine. The product of digestion is glucose. The last enzyme is lipase. It is found in the pancreas and the small intestine‚ it works on fats and produces fatty acids and glycerol. Lipase works best
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Homeostasis maintains the body’s internal environment it allows organs and cells to function at their best. It keeps the body at steady state‚ this refers to the fact that conditions need to remain constant‚ if not then normal function would be disrupted. However there is a certain limit set ‚ this is due to the changing values ‚ rather they are maintained around an ideal value which is also known as the set point. The skin regulates most of the body temperature and uses a mechanism called negative
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Biology exam Endocrine system: Hormones: chemical messengers that coordinate the body’s activates. Substances secreted by cells that act to regulate the activity of other cells in the body. They are part of the endocrine system and they are slow acting but have a longer affect than neurotransmitters. Functions: * regulate growth‚ development‚ behavior‚ and reproduction. * Maintain homeostasis * Regulate metabolism and water and mineral balance * Respond to external stimuli
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indicated structures within the gland‚ and answer the questions in each section. PANCREAS __________ Total Magnification 1. Identify a pancreatic islet. 2. What major hormone is secreted by the alpha cells? Beta cells? What are the primary effects of each hormone? 3. Describe a pathophysiological condition associated with the pancreas (describe condition‚ symptoms and treatment). ADRENAL
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with cancer.” (Link‚ Becker‚ Goel‚ Wex & Malfertheiner‚ 2012) They suggest that the fluids‚ lining and feces that passes through the intestines would definitely have an answer for them because the pancreas spills into the intestine. Therefore‚ any fluids or secretions from the pancreas into the intestine would result in being positive or negative for cancer cells. They suggest feces because it travels through the intestine and it would be the best specimen to observe. In order
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Alimentary System 1.1 – The burden of GI diseases • List the names of the organs of the alimentary tract • Mouth and Oesophagus • Stomach • Liver • Biliary system • Pancreas • Small intestine (consisting of duodenum‚ jejunum and ileum) • Large intestine (consisting of colon‚ rectum and anus) • Describe the symptoms and signs of alimentary tract disease Symptoms: General: • Anorexia • Weight loss • Anaemia
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Human Endocrine System A system of glands and cells that make hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. The endocrine system controls growth‚ sexual development‚ sleep‚ hunger‚ and the way the body uses food. [pic] The human endocrine system modulates several processes of the body by the function of hormones. The endocrine system secretes hormones that control how bodily functions work. Thus‚ the human endocrine system watches
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medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9973) What are Hormones? Hormones are chemicals that carry messages from organs of your body to your cells. The glands that secrete hormones are part of the endocrine system (pituitary‚ thyroid‚ adrenals and pancreas‚ to name a few) and work in large part to keep the body’s natural balance in check. (Gary Gills‚ former about.com January 15‚ 2009. http://type1diabetes.about.com/od/glossaryofdiabetesterms/g/Hormones.ht Give an explanation of two similarities
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Outline the organisation and function of the endocrine system M3 – Explain the function of the endocrine system Organisation of the endocrine system: (diagrams of each) • Pituitary gland • Hypothalamus • Thyroid and parathyroid gland • Pancreas • Adrenal medulla • Adrenal cortex • Gonads and placenta • Pineal • Gastrointestinal tract To achieve M3 state what function it has in relation to endocrine system. Function of the endocrine system: • Characteristics of hormones (diagram
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