Digestive System

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Small intestine – In other animals

The small intestine is found in all tetrapods and also in teleosts, although its form and length vary enormously between species. In teleosts, it is relatively short, typically around one and a half times the length of the fish’s body. It commonly has a number of ”pyloric caeca”, small pouch-like structures along its length that [...]

Surgery – Definitions of surgery

Surgery is a medical technology consisting of a physical intervention on tissues. As a general rule, a procedure is considered surgical when it involves cutting of a patient’s tissues or closure of a previously sustained wound. Other procedures that do not necessarily fall under this rubric, such as angioplasty or endoscopy, may be considered surgery [...]

Digestion – Human digestion process

The whole digestive system is around 9 meters long. In a healthy human adult this process can take between 24 and 72 hours. Phases of gastric secretion *Cephalic phase – This phase occurs before food enters the stomach and involves preparation of the body for eating and digestion. Sight and thought stimulate the cerebral cortex. [...]

Infliximab – Introduction

Infliximab (INN; trade name Remicade) is a monoclonal antibody against TNFα. It is used to treat autoimmune diseases. Remicade is marketed by Centocor Ortho Biotech (Centocor) in the USA, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma in Japan, Xian Janssen in China, and Schering-Plough (now part of Merck & Co) elsewhere. Infliximab was approved by the U.S. Food and [...]

Dermatitis herpetiformis – Complications

Dermatitis herpetiformis

DH is an autoimmune disease, and patients with DH are more likely than others to have thyroid problems and intestinal lymphoma. Dermatitis herpetiformis does not usually cause complications on its own, without being associated with another condition. Complications from this condition however arise from the autoimmune character of the disease as an over-reacting immune system [...]

Human body – Systems

Human Body

The organ systems of the body include the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, endocrine system, integumentary system, urinary system, lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, nervous system and reproductive system. Cardiovascular system The cardiovascular system comprises the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries. The primary function of the heart is to circulate the blood, and [...]

Cat massage – Benefits

Arthritis And Exercise

Cat massage can be beneficial to both feline and feline lover. Touching, petting, and stroking a cat stimulates the release of chemicals called cytokines, which in turn signal the brain to release natural painkilling chemicals called endorphins. Therefore, the process of massaging a cat after a long day at play is helpful in addressing minor [...]

Outline of nutrition – General concepts

Nutrition

* Adaptogen * Adenosine triphosphate *Adrenal Exhaustion * Advanced glycation endproduct * Amino acid * Appetite * Artificial flavors * Artificial sweeteners * Avitaminosis * Biosafety * Blood sugar * Body fat percentage * Body Mass Index * BCAA * Branched chain amino acids * Breakfast * Calorie * Calorie restriction * Carbohydrate ** Simple [...]

Nutrition – Introduction

Nutrition

Nutrition (also called nourishment or aliment) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely determined by the perceived palatability [...]

Preventing Diverticulitis Attacks

The Mayo Clinic Recommends More Water and Fiber The world renowned Mayo Clinic has disagreed with the long held belief that patients suffering from diverticulitis require a special diet. They believe that restricting the intake of certain foods does not help to relieve the frequency or intensity of diverticulitis attacks. Instead, the patient needs to drink more hydrating fluids such as water and consume a fiber-rich diet to help the bowels easily pass stool.









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