They are divided into primary and secondary lymphatic organs, depending on their function. ... Several small lymphatic vessels enter the lymph nodes, but only one larger vessel leaves them again. ... They function as filters, restraining or destroying any bacteria arriving with the lymph. ... This is known as the intestine-associated lymphatic system. ... Large concentrations of these cells are found in the so-called lymph nodes. ...

• Word Count: 1523
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

A large volume of fluid empties more rapidly than smaller amounts do. One liter of fluid empties from the stomach and will be absorbed by the intestine within 1 hour. ... Second, it must over come bacteria in the small intestines. Third, it must survive changes in the small intestines. ... Testosterone has two main functions on the body, the anabolic effect and the androgenic effect. ...

• Word Count: 1574
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

When epinephrine is released into the body it causes many organs and functions to speed up. ... The functions of the spleen during the "Fight or Flight" response are to release red blood cells (RBC). ... The function of the Pituitary gland during a "Fight or Flight" response is very simple. ... The function of the kidneys in the "Fight or Flight" response is to shut down. ... This stands for salivary production, lacrimal stimulation (which is also known as the tears), in the urinary system the bladder's walls constrict, and as the digestion, pertalisis of the stomach, small intest...

• Word Count: 1536
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

"In addition to providing energy, fats are essential for the function and structure of body tissues. ... Triglycerides are created in the intestine and liver from smaller fats called fatty acids. ... Providing energy is the chief function of carbohydrates. ... All carbohydrates must be condensed to simple sugars (monosaccharides) in the intestine prior to being absorbed into the bloodstream. ... They are sweet, call for no digestion, and can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream beginning at the small intestine. ...

• Word Count: 2298
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Foods to avoid include an excess of tropical fruit, large quantities of fruit juice, too much cold fluid (an excess of any food that has a cold/damp nature). ... Fire people have a natural vulnerability of the heart and small intestines, resulting in problems of a cardiovascular nature and spasms of the intestines. ... Metal people have a natural vulnerability of the lungs and large intestines, resulting in frequent colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis or asthma. ...

• Word Count: 1730
• Approx Pages: 7

Evolution is the natural process through which organism have acquired their characteristics, structure and function. ... Many biologists have studied in detail the structure, the functions, habits and distribution of these organisms. ... Vestiges are structures found in modern organisms without any known functions in them. ...

• Word Count: 1854
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

As it travels through the bloodstream, alcohol causes red blood cells to become abnormally large, and decreases the number of white blood cells, which are important for fighting infections. ... Energy pathways are impaired, and large amounts of lactic acid are produced, this results in decreased energy, decreased muscle recovery, and increased muscle soreness. ... Cells within the intestines fail to absorb vitamins and minerals, which can lead to electrolyte imbalances as well as the shortage of vitamin. Alcohol consumption hinders the body's mechanisms that control blood glucose, and c...

• Word Count: 1397
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

They found that no matter how large or small the organism was, it was made of cells. ... Larger organisms, like people, are made of billions of cells. ... Each organ in each system depends on other organs for the body to function properly. For example, to perform the job of digesting food, the digestive system needs the mouth, teeth, tongue, throat, stomach, intestines, and glands. ...

• Word Count: 1272
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

A significant and independent inverse association was observed between dietary calcium intake, estimated from dietary recall data, and blood lead concentrations in this large, stratified, national probability sample. ... Lead impairs normal calcium homeostasis in cells, which is essential for normal cell function by competing with calcium for uptake by calcium channels. ... This is probably one of the mechanisms by which lead interacts with calcium in the intestine; the less calcium in diet the more lead that is absorbed. ... Probably the most critical interaction between lead and calcium occu...

• Word Count: 1554
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

According to Herodotus, a large incision was made on the left side of the abdomen. This incision, which was cut with a flint knife, was used for removing vital organs such as the intestines, liver, lungs and stomach. ... A large hole was punched through the ethmoid bone located just above the nostrils. ... Although the basic function of the coffin was to protect the body from violation by animals and thieves, it was also regarded as the house of the spirit. ... These were mainly large rectangular, flat-topped buildings with sloping sides. ...

• Word Count: 1856
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

However, as the war comes to a close, large numbers of fatalities are reported from Hiroshima, Carravagio reveals the English patient's real identity as a Hungarian aid to spies and in turn Almasy (the "English" patient) decides that he would like to end his suffering as a result of the pain from being burned beyond recognition in a plane crash. ... In both novels the characters" nationalities, with respect to identity, function in the same fashion. ... Knowledge of occupation lends itself to the larger idea of nationality's importance to identity in the novels. ... These men, mainly...

• Word Count: 1671
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Once eaten, the cholesterol in the food goes into the intestines to await digestion. ... A large percentage of triglycerides are broken down and released into circulation. ... They each have a specific purpose and function that is vital to the human body. ...

• Word Count: 1667
• Approx Pages: 7