Category: Digestive System

Cnidarians have no organs and a one-way digestive system. They also have an incomplete digestive system and perform extracellular digestion. All cnidarians have tentacles or stingers used to immobilize their prey. They have two layers of tissue, and the inner layer lines the gastrovascular cavity. This inner layer is known as the gastrodermis. Between these…

The digestive system in Mammals 1. Introduction The digestive system of Mammals is a system concerned with breaking down large food molecules into smaller food molecules by the help of digestive enzymes. This process is carried out by the help of enzymes so that can be absorbed in the bloodstream. A mammal is a group…

Scurvy(Deficiencies): Causes? Scurvy is a disease that happens when the person lack of vitamin C. It can happen at any age but it would be seen more present at an older age or with people who have mental disorders. The main cause of getting scurvy is that It usually occurs because the patient is not…

Define Homeostasis Homeostasis refers to the property of cells, tissues, and organizes that regulates its internal environment and tends to keep up the regulation of the steadiness and constancy required to function properly. The body must constantly keep track of its internal conditions to keep up homeostasis. From body temperature to blood pressure to levels…

The food you consume plays an important role in your health. When you eat foods with great nutritional makeup, it not only affects your health but also how well your body can digest the food. Did you know that in the U.S, statistics show that one in every five-person suffers from a form of digestive…

This essay will explore the role of gut flora in the digestion process, specifically the role of gut flora in digestion in the elderly population. The gut microbiota has the largest number of bacteria compared to any other part of the body. Gut flora develops in humans one to two years after birth, by this…

It generally takes nourishment 30 to an hour and a half to go through the small digestive tract. The quicker the nourishment travels through the small digestive system, the less time there is for the compounds to play out their stomach related undertakings. Ponies are defenseless to an assortment of afflictions, including colic, in the…

In this project I am analysing, comparing the differences and features of three different structures of teeth, skulls and digestive systems. Once the skulls and teeth are studied, I can then further learn more information on the animals diet, digestive system and lifestyle. I will then be comparing three different animals with different diets, including…

People get all the nutrients and energy they need through food. A reasonable diet and adequate nutrition can improve the health of a generation, prevent a variety of diseases, prolong life and improve the physical fitness of the entire nation. Unreasonable diet, excessive or insufficient nutrition will bring different degrees of harm to health. Overeating…

Enzymes are molecules, especially proteins that help to accelerate biochemical reactions by interacting with components (reactants and products) without permanently changing them. This promotion process is called catalysis, and accordingly, the enzyme itself is recognized as a catalyst. Like many participants in the microbiology community, the names of enzymes can be lengthy and cumbersome, and…