Articles related to "Intestine"

The species concept of stable genetic composition does not apply to the complex, promiscuous community of the digestive tract. The gut environment defines gut flora.

Digestion of food is a complex process that is controlled by the brain & involves several organs & body systems. Understand how this finely tuned system works.

Peristalsis, the reflex propulsive movement in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by the myenteric plexus, helps propel food forward and aids digestion and absorption

Help you students enjoy science with hands-on and thought provoking worksheets and printables.

One of the scariest sights a horse owner can encounter is to find his or her horse kicking at its sides and rolling violently.

Having a basic perception of how digestion works can be helpful in understanding how the food you eat effects the body.

ANother excellent addition to a biology study.

Most people associate digestion with bloating and gas but it is an essential system in our bodies that requires maintenance and attention.

You have probably seen the "gluten free" signs on grocery store shelves. The protein gluten harms those with celiac disease. But how exactly is it threatening?

Great resource for older students.

The urine indican (or Obermeyer) test is an efficient aid used by naturopathic doctors in the screening for bacterial links to digestive issues.

The digestive system is one of twelve organized body systems. Its major functions are to provide nutritional support and a means of removing solid waste from the body.

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital disorder of the intestinal tract. Below is an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

The threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, is a persistent parasite in warm climates and a significant cause of potentially fatal parasitic disease.

It is estimated that as many as one million Americans and approximately 170,000 Canadians have IBD. This disease can affect anyone at anytime. Its symptoms can include

Perforation of the small intestines is a rare but serious condition. The causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment options are discussed below.

The stomach is a marvelous piece of biological engineering - exactly what is needed by the body to break down food with powerful acids while protecting the body.

One of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians are invisible lines through the body that carry energy to every organ and system.

Small bowel obstruction is a serious condition in which a blockage prevents food from passing through the small intestine into the colon.

Capillaria hepatica lives in the liver; Capillaria philippinensis infests the intestine. Both are unusual but serious infections in humans.

This article summarizes the normal digestion process, and discusses how failure of absorption of nutrients leads to symptoms of food intolerance.

Leaky Gut Syndrome is a term which refers to a compromised small intestinal wall which can cause an array of health problems.

It's important to understand the risks of gastric bypass surgery, as well as how the entire process works, before going through with it.

Strongylus vulgaris adults live in the intestine. Larvae migrate in blood vessels. This is a deadly parasite of horses in temperate zones all over the world.

What happens when an individual has a deficiency in vitamin B12?

Schistosoma spp. are tiny worms that live in the blood and cause damage to organs and other tissues with their spiny eggs.

Artichoke leaf extract and peppermint oil are natural cures for IBS and other gastrointestinal ailments.

Obesity that cannot be treated successfully with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes may need to be corrected surgically. What should you know about bariatric surgery?

Mesenteric ischemia is a potentially fatal condition in which the intestines and the surrounding fat do not receive enough blood and oxygen.

A simple coloring sheet of the adrenal glands.

Study this sheet on the body and then label the worksheet that goes with it.

Another great science printable as requested by you the reader!

Great resource for older students.

Kidney coloring page.

Study the print out of the body and then do this worksheet.

Lower GI bleeding requires several steps for management.

Perfect for a unit study on the human body. Simple coloring sheet.

Color thie mini poster and then add it to your science notebook.

Print out this anatomy coloring sheet for yourself, or teachers, for a classroom.

Several readers requested science printables so here they are!

Simple coloring page for a science notebook or lesson.

Perfect for a unit study on the human body. This is a simple drawing of a pancreas.

SImple coloring sheet of the stomach.

The pancreas is a complex organ. It controls blood glucose levels, directs the liver to produce glucogon when glucose levels are low, as well as other functions.

Anantomy coloring sheets bring science to life.

Another science printable from Kids Crafts - just like you asked!

Intestinal flukes-trematodes-have been killing thousands of bluebills, coots, and other water birds in the Great Lakes and Mississippi regions of North America for years.

Food intolerance is the name given to the medical condition that occurs when we feel poorly after eating or, coming into contact with, a particular food or ingredient.

Hail the year of the Pig! What culinary adventures await us this year? Pork-scented stamps? Wild boar poop shoots? A Nose to Tail eating story portends a wild ride.

Probiotic bacteria such as lactobacillus acidophilus comprise a healthy intestinal flora. Many factors affect gut flora so supplements are formulated to restore health.