AUG 7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar Category: Healthy Foods‚Natural Health‚Organic Living Author: Dr. Edward Group @ 3:44 pm Aug 20 2011 What Is Stevia? Maybe you’ve heard of stevia already‚ maybe you haven’t. But if not‚ then it’s time you did! Stevia is a natural sweetener‚ derived from the stevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in
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Wuchereria bancrofti is a human parasitic roundworm that is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis. Wuchereria bancrofti‚ Brugia malayi and B. timori are the three filarial species cause lymphatic filariasis. They are spread by a mosquito vector and human is the definitive host. In lymphatic filariasis‚ repeated episodes of inflammation and lymphedema lead to lymphatic damage‚ chronic swelling‚ and elephantiasis of the legs‚ arms‚ scrotum‚ vulva‚ and breasts . Epidemiology W. bancrofti occurs in
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*Cancer* Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display ’’uncontrolled growth’’ (division beyond the normal limits)‚ ’’invasion’’ (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues)‚ and sometimes ’’metastasis’’ (spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood). There are over 150 types of cancers. Cancers in teens:- 1. Osteosarcoma (Pronounced: os-tee-oh-sar-koh-muh) is the most common type of bone cancer.
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` Study Guide for Exam 1 Chapter 1: 1. What is a “microbe”? What groups of organisms are included in this category? Microbes (microorganisms) are minute living things that individually are too small to be seen with the unaided eye the group includes bacteria‚ fungi‚ protozoa‚ and microscopic algae‚ viruses Only minority of microorganisms are pathogenic(disease-producing) 2. What are some of the benefits provided by microbes? Decompose organic waste‚ producers in the ecosystem
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degrees‚ measuring distance between tip of tube tail to fluid level at 20‚ 40‚ and 60 minute intervals. Calculated gas volume using this distance along with radius of tube tail. o Why is alcohol fermentation needed in yeast to carry out glycolysis In an environment absent of oxygen‚ yeast undergoes alcohol fermentation in order to continue ATP production but also to recycle NAD+ that is needed for glycolysis. Without this recycling‚ glycolysis and therefore cellular respiration cannot proceed and organism
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Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush as an accessory to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it serves as an abrasive that aids in removing the dental plaque and food from the teeth‚ assists in suppressing halitosis‚ and delivers active ingredients (mainly fluoride) to help prevent tooth and gum disease (gingivitis).[1] Most of the cleaning is achieved by the mechanical action of the toothbrush‚ and not by the
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22nd January 2015 The causes of disease in humans A disease is defined as a disorder of structure or function in a human‚ animal‚ or plant‚ especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury. In this essay I will explore the causes of disease in humans‚ in terms of pathogen infection‚ viruses‚ lifestyle factors and genetics. Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens; any organism that causes disease. Pathogenic
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| |INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM - SKIN IS IN! | Integumentary? That’s a big word to describe something as simple as our skin. First‚ the skin is not all that simple. Second‚ integumentary systems are the parts in humans that include the basic types of skin‚ hair‚ fingernails‚ oil‚ and sweat glands. They are found in integument layers called the epidermis (top)‚ dermis
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Tissues of the periodontium (Chapter 2) Periodontium * The tissues that surround‚ support‚ and attach to the teeth Components of the periodontium 1. Gingiva 2. Periodontal ligament 3. Cementum 4. Alveolar bone Function of the periodontium * To support the teeth and oral structures The gingiva * The visible component of the periodontium inside the mouth * Described as: pink‚ pink-red‚ blue‚ purple‚ or pigmented * It can appear much darker when melanin pigmentation
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gyMicrobiology: is a study of microorganisms (microbes‚ germs) and their activities Microorganism: An organism or a virus too small to be seen without a microscope (smaller than 0.5mm) Misconceptions of Microorganisms * All microorganisms are pathogenic (disease producing) FALSE * The majority of bacteria are harmless and beneficial TRUE Aspects of microbiology * Basic biological science * About living cell and how they work * About microbial diversity and their evolution
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