researchers a phenomenal insight into human life in the Copper Age. The frozen corpse also gave modern science the opportunity to forensically investigate and positively determine how Otzi the Iceman was killed. The story began on a sunny September day, when two hikers were traversing a mountain pass at the 3210-meter (10,530 foot) level and saw a brown, leathery shape protruding from the ice amidst running melt-water. Examining closely, they found a human body which they thought might be the victim
mean it is completely good for the rabbit due to it being high in CHO/sugar or starches. Obese rabbits can be in pain and have a decreased life span, along with many diseases like fly strike, pododermatitis, bladder stones, pregnancy toxemia, gastrointestinal ileus, urine scald, etc. (Dr.
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal-dominant inheritance condition that usually runs in families. Another name for this disorder is hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome. PJS is a rare disorder and occurs in 1 in 160,000 to 1 in 280,000 persons. Peutz- Jeghers Syndrome is “caused by a change (mutation) in a gene that increases the risk for developing colon and other cancers. There are two common types of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome. There is familial PJS and sporadic PJS. Familial PJS is
Capsule Endoscopy is a small pill that has a camera attached to it, used on patients with problems in their small gastrointestinal tract. Patients are supposed to swallow it and it will take pictures of the small gastrointestinal tract while going through it (Gregorski). The camera on the pill has an own light source and it takes pictures of places in the small gastrointestinal tract, which contains the Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum (Gregorski). Approaching these places is very difficult by the typical
Enteric bacteria are major microorganisms that colonise human’s gastrointestinal tract- a long tube containing specialised sections such as the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum and the anus. Gut bacteria make up approximately 95 percent of the total cells in the body, with the colon containing the densest microbial communities (Gibson, Rastall and Fuller 2008: 52). Human gastrointestinal tract consists of 100 different prokaryotic species, and with two bacterial species, firmicutes
Passing of poop, stool or faeces is regarded as a normal phenomenon in the human physiology. Poop is regarded as the solid waste matter discharged from the intestine after digestion of food has taken place through the anus. Poop is a collection of water (which makes up about 75%), bile, undigested food like fibre, fat, inorganic salts and dead bacteria. Majority of the food you eat can affect your poop in its consistency and its colour. How your diet affect the consistency of your poop Poop
Cellular nutrition is the digestive functions within the human body. Without digestion the body is unable to make use of the foods an individual consumes until it has been broken down into smaller particles which can be dissolved in liquid (soluble particles). In the body there are two intestines known as the small and large intestine; in these intestines there are villi which are often described as finger-like structures (Herbalife STS, 2016). They work in the intestines to absorb all the nutrients
the point of contact, such as irritation of the skin, eyes, mouth or nose. Some chemicals can also be absorbed into the body and cause harmful effects on other body systems like the blood, liver or nervous system. Mroszczyk (2012) references that human health effects caused by exposure to toxic substances fall into two categories: short term and long term effects. Short term effects (or acute effects) have a relatively quick onset (usually minutes to days) after brief exposures to relatively high
organisms like the mink and human, is supposed to break down the food being eaten to transfer into energy. This energy helps other functions of the body that would in turn keep it alive. The digestive system includes organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, etc. Digestion starts at the mouth, though. With the observation of the digestive organs of the mink, an individual can see that the entire liver is the darkest looking color of the organs in the gastrointestinal tract and the second largest
Introduction :- Many children around the world , especially in third world countries suffer many bacterial infection of the gastrointestinal system as a result of lack of awareness and the spread of the disease in the less attention to hygiene and the environment . In order to explain this word gastrointestinal tract infection , especially the stomach and intestines , it can result from infection by bacteria or virus or other parasites (1) . Some of the causes of inflammation as a result of eating
energy, growth and cell repair. Once the food enters the mouth it passes through a long tube inside the body which has many names such as the alimentary canal, the gastrointestinal tract also known as the GI tract or the digestive tract. The process starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. The hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine which includes the rectum and anus. The solid organs of the digestive system are the liver, pancreas
Proteus Mirabilis Life History: Proteus mirabilis is part of the normal flora of the human gastrointestinal tract. It can also be found free living in water and soil. When this organism, however, enters the urinary tract, wounds, or the lungs it can become pathogenic. Proteus mirabilis commonly causes urinary tract infections and the formation of stones. Microbiological Characteristics: Proteus mirabilis is part of the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a small gram-negative bacillus
The term “Probiotic” is derived from Greek which means pro: for and bios: life (for life) in contradiction to antibiotic which means: against life. The term probiotic was first introduced by Lilly and Stillwel (1965) to express growth-promoting factors produced by microorganisms. Parker (1974) first specified designation “Probiotic”. He defined probiotics as microorganisms or substances, which contribute to the balance of the intestinal micro flora. Probiotics are biological products, which stimulate
The human body is actually a complex ecosystem comprising of fauna representing all three major domains of life, namely bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. This is because its various surfaces such as skin, oral cavity, vaginal mucosa, respiratory passages, and, most importantly, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are colonized by a wide variety of microorganisms. The microbiota “organ” is the central bioreactor of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, populated by a total of 1014 bacteria and characterized
The digestive system is a compellation of organs that process foods consumed by humans. Our digestive system is made up of the stomach and intestines. These organs work simultaneously to break down food into smaller molecules so the body can extract nutrients and then turn it into waste. Since our digestive system constantly comes in contact with various foods, it also becomes an active site for growth of bacteria. Our digestive system contains astounding amounts of bacteria, which are both beneficial
hospitals, nursing homes or outpatient facilities - can be dangerous places for the acquisition of infections (EHA). The most common type of nosocomial infections are surgical wound infections, respiratory infections, genitourinary infections and gastrointestinal infection (EHA). Nosocomial infections are those that originate or occur in health care setting (Abedon). They can also be defined as those that occur within 48 hours of hospital admission, 3 days of discharge or 30 days of an operation (Inweregbu)
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. Urinary tract infections can have different names, depending on what part of the urinary tract is infected. The infection can include the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or the urethra. If the infection is in the bladder it is called “cystitis” or a bladder infection. If the infection is in the kidneys is it called “pyelonephritis” or a kidney infection
oxygen that is being used by the cells; the kidneys maintain constant ion concentrations and the gastrointestinal system provides nutrients. Not all substances absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract can be used in their absorbed form by the cells. The liver changes the chemical compositions of many of these substances to more useable forms and other tissues of the body – fat cells, gastrointestinal mucosa, kidneys, and endocrine glands - help to modify the absorbed substances or store them
The digestive system has a group of organs which work together and convert food in to energy and the basic nutrients to feed the body. The food passes through a long tube inside the body which is known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of pharynx, oral cavity, stomach, small and large intestines and oesophagus. The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels. This is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients
All living organisms require complex set of interacting metabolic chemical reactions to maintain a constant environment. This include the simplest unicellular (prokaryote) organism to the most sophisticated organisms such as humans, animals and plants (eukaryote). Homeostasis refers to any process that living things utilise to maintain stable internal environments, which are essential for survival. Homeostasis describes how living organisms maintain constant temperature, balance between acidity