Defn. of Digestion: the process whereby a biological entity processes a substance‚ in order to chemically convert the substance into nutrients. It usually involves mechanical manipulation and chemical action. Mechanical Digestion What is it? This type of digestion involves the mixing‚ grinding or crushing of large pieces of food into smaller places. Why does it take place? So that the food we consume is broken down into smaller pieces before we swallow it which in turn makes process of
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maltose & isomaltose prevents microbial growth in the mouth lubricating function excretion of heavy metals‚ toxic substances‚ drugs buffering capacity electrolyte balance water balance STOMACH 1. cardiac-mucus 2. pyloric- mucin ‚ gastrin 3. body & fundus- chief cells- pepsinogen‚ rennin parietal cells- HCL‚ intrinsic factor enterrochromatin cells- serotonin FUNCTIONS digestive function helps in the digestion of proteins & some fat excretory function
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in a reduction of arterial elasticity and an increased propensity for morbidity and mortality due to the impairment of the cardiovascular system’s hemodynamics. Implicated in this impairment as a direct consequence of the calcification are aortic stenosis (narrowing)‚ hypertension (high blood pressure)‚ congestive heart failure‚ cardiac hypertrophy (enlarged heart)‚ myocardial ischemia‚ and general compromised structural integrity of the heart. Arterial calcification consists mainly of apatite calcium
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RN HESI Exam V1 Review A client presents to the L&D unit screaming “the baby is coming!” Which action should the nurse implement first? Observe the perineum An adult male received a liver transplant a week ago. The nurse notes that he has developed a rash on his palms that itch and hurt. Which finding of GVHD is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? WBC and differential count A male client is returned to the surgical unit following a left kidney removal. The patient
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The Function and Mechanics of the Digestive System SCI/241 The Function and Mechanics of the Digestive System My 4 year old daughter asked me‚ “Mommy‚ how does food go to my stomach?” It is really weird the questions children ask but I had to explain. In this paper I will explain the function and mechanics of the digestive system. The body ’s method of taking the food we eat and breaking it down to obtain vital nutrients that will allow us to live and be healthy is digestion. According
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Let’s follow the path of a delicious ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce and pickles as it is eaten and digested! Start at the beginning and discuss the anatomical parts as well as the biochemical roles that contribute to this sandwich being turned into chemical energy. Be sure to include mechanical and chemical mechanisms‚ along with how they are metabolized in the body! Digestion is the chemical breakdown of food molecules into smaller molecules that can be used by various cells within the body
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The Importance of Provider Collaboration Launiece Newton Duke School of Nursing N583 March 19‚ 2017 The Importance of Provider Collaboration All healthcare providers have an obligation to consider and address all concerns of their patients. Addressing all needs is a vital part of developing a successful treatment plan for any acute or chronic condition. One of the biggest proponents in providing patient-centered care is interdisciplinary collaboration‚ which improves quality of
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lower back. This extremely painful condition may also be caused by deterioration of a bone. There are numerous reasons which can trigger sciatica which is no doubt quite traumatic and hurting. Some of the other common causes for sciatica are Spinal stenosis‚ Degenerative disc disease‚ not exercising regularly‚ Spondylolisthesis and sleeping on soft mattress. The symptoms which are associated with sciatica pain are weakness‚ itching sensation around the leg area‚ trouble in moving the foot‚ numbness
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Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ |Link to: 23.1 The GI tract| 1.|Which of following processes is the function of the smooth muscle layer of the digestive system?| A)|Ingestion| B)|Secretion| C)|Mixing and propulsion| D)|Absorption| E)|None of the above| Ans:|C| |Link to: 23.1 The GI tract| 2.|Which of following processes is the primary function of the mouth?| A)|Ingestion| B)|Secretion| C)|Mixing and propulsion| D)|Absorption| E)|None of the above| Ans:|A|
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starch and sugar. The stomach muscles contract and relax about three times a minute. This kind of churns the food mixing it with the powerful digestive juices. This process turns food into a liquid called chyme. The chyme then moves through the pyloric sphincter into the small intestine. The small intestine is an important part of the digestive process. Actually most of the digestion process occurs here. The first part of the small intestine is called duodenum and is about eight to ten inches
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