Glucose is the main fuel of the body and we obtain glucose from the kind of food we eat (rice‚ bread etc.) and this are broken down by the enzyme present in our digestive organ into glucose molecules (Tortora et al.‚ 2014 p644). When glucose is being absorbed in the blood it travels liver where the glucose is being absorbed and being converted into glycogen. When there is a hypoglycemia in the body the alpha cells in the body which is found in the pancreatic islet is being trigger to the alpha cells
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CD is an immunological reaction trigger by the ingestion of gluten-containing foods. This autoimmune disease involves both genetic and environmental factors that affect the small intestine in these individuals (NELMS). In this disease‚ the exposure gluten damages the intestinal mucosa of the small intestine. Gluten is the general name for proteins found in the endosperm of grains. These proteins are found in almost all grain containing foods such as bread‚ rice‚ pasta‚ and cereal. Gluten is made
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The endocrine part of the pancreas consists of pancreatic islets (islets of the Langerhans). Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by islet cells of the pancreas. Both of these hormones are secreted depending on the blood glucose levels. Alpha cells of the pancreatic islets secrete glucagon and beta cells of the pancreatic islets secrete insulin (Marieb‚ 2012). Insulin and glucagon are equally important in managing blood glucose‚ making sure the body functions well. Glucose‚ which comes from
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The primary intervention in the management of dysmetabolic syndrome consists of lifestyle modifications such as cessation of smoking‚ healthy eating of calories restricted diet and increase in physical activity (Falentin‚ 2010). In dysmetabolic syndrome‚ the main emphasis is on reducing the individual risk factors especially in patients identified as high risk of cardiovascular disease and T2DM. Riediger and Clara (2011)‚ state the importance of doctors using a screening tool for other risk factors
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Daniel Bergey Lab 2: Proteins and Starches Purpose The purpose of lab 2 and both tests with proteins and starches is to determine which substance contains either protein or starch. Hypothesis Proteins: I predict that any substance I test that derives from a living organism is will test positive proteins. Any substance that isn’t from a living organism more than likely will test negative for proteins. Starches: I predict that any substance that contains any level of glucose will test positive
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I have been asked to investigate the effects of osmosis on potato cell sap. I will test potato cylinders in different strengths of sucrose solution and record any results in a table. I will then analyse my findings and work out the isotonic point of the potato cell sap. Prediction I have looked at my scientific knowledge from the background theory I carried out and I will base my prediction upon this information. In this experiment‚ I expect the different concentrations to show fairly noticeable
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LABORATORY REPORT (Click on the Save a Copy button on the panel above to save your report) Activity: Name: Instructor: Date: Blood Glucose Regulation Sandra Shakur January 25‚ 2015 Predictions 1. Plasma glucose levels will be highest immediately after the meal (0 hr). 2. Plasma ketone levels will be highest 1-3 hours after the meal. 3. Plasma insulin levels will be highest before the meal (fasting). 4. Plasma glucagon levels will be highest before the meal (fasting). Materials and Methods 1.
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Carbs are our body’s primary energy source‚ therefore they are a crucial part of a healthy diet. Carbs should not be avoided all together‚ that being said there are “good carbs” and “bad carbs”. Simple carbs have been labeled as bad carbs‚ while complex carbs have taken on the name of good carbs‚ and this is based on what our bodies do with them. Complex carbs such as whole grains and legumes take more time for the body to break down and use so they give us a more even or extended amount of energy
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Calcaneal spur:A silent killer A silent killer is a disease which is hard to detect and causes injuries over time silently. Similarly a calcaneal spur also called as heel spur is a small ostephyte or bone spur located on the calcareous heel bone which is a silent killer. Many a time this Calcaneal spurs are detected by a radiological examination or X-ray but often it’s too late. When a foot bone is exposed to constant stress‚ calcium gets deposited and is build up on the bottom of the heel bone
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Daily Intake Analysis Living and promoting a healthy lifestyle are both extremely important to me; this particular exercise allowed me to gain additional insight into my everyday food intake that I was not completely aware of. Overall‚ I generally eat a fairly healthy and plentiful diet‚ however‚ I did discover some lacking areas‚ as well as areas that I am successfully sustaining an adequate amount of the suggested target value. When shopping I typically purchase raw foods such as vegetables and
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