It is known that dietary proteins are degraded enzymatically into amino acids, and these digestive enzymes are produced in the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine. ... Unfortunately, in the stomach and small intestines of those with celiac disease, a problem occurs and they are unable to completely digest the gluten proteins that enter their digestive system. ... As you can see in Figure I, the enzyme, KumaMax, works to make up for what digestive enzymes cannot do, and break down gluten in the stomach before it reaches the intestines. ... These treatments are targeted towards the removal of...

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Too much fiber on the other hand can be bad, too much can stop the digestive track from absorbing nutrients and minerals the body needs. ... Decreases triglycerides, controls blood sugar, helps digestive system, increases cartilage, makes you feel great, http://journaltosuccess.com/articles/wmview.php?...

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One example of osmosis in our body is absorption of nutrient in our digestive system through osmosis. When the digestive system breaks down the food osmosis helps to absorb the nutrients into the intestine and individual cells. ... (Digestive System 2003) 3) Active Transport Active Transport is the movement of molecules from a lower concentration to a higher concentration against the concentration gradient that requires chemical energy. ...

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For our Pineapple Bromelin Enzyme lab, our group had predicted that the gelatins that contained Fresh and Frozen pineapples would liquidity and the gelatins that contained Boiled and Canned pineapple would stay as solid like normal gelatins do. Our group had predicted these kind of results because F...

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) affects the glands and epithelial cells of the body in the lungs, liver, pancreas, digestive system and reproductive system. ... (Engelhardt, 2001) This aforementioned imbalance in the cell causes the glands and epithelial cells to produce thicker mucus secretions in the lungs, intestines, digestive system and pancreas. ... Mucus within a healthy body lubricates our internal systems, preventing tissue from drying out and protecting them from infection. ...

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Cystic Fibrosis (also know as CF) is a serious genetic disease that has critical affects on the respiratory system, digestive system, circulatory systems, the bones and sweat glands and the reproductive system. In this paper, we will discuss CF and its effects on the respiratory system only. ... CF has a variety of medications to reduce the particular symptoms and the body systems that are affected. ... Digestive enzymes help with digestion. ...

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Carbohydrates, which were once regarded as energy-yielding molecules, are now known to combine with the cell surfaces and influence cell-to-cell communication, the immune system, the ability of various agents to make us sick, and the progression of cancer. ... By presenting a sugar from Hemophilus influenzae type b to the immune system, the vaccine primes the system to destroy the virus once it enters the body. ... Selectins bind loosely to specific carbohydrates on the surface of white blood cells of the immune system. ... Researchers are therefore attempting to incorporate such sugars into...

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The digestive enzyme amylase, is found in the saliva, which in turn is produced in the mouth. ... Cellulose or dietary fibre, is not affected and passes through the system without being digested, cleaning and stimulating it. ...

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Important Facts the smallest unit of life is the cell instructions for development are contained in DNA collectively, all of the chemical processes in a cell are called metabolism producers often obtain energy from the sun homeostasis refers to the ability to maintain a constant internal environment cells in domains archaea and eubacteria lack nucleii plants are multicellular producers an educated guess might be called a hypothesis science is based on evidence philosophy is not a step in the scientific method an atom is the smallest unit of substance that retains the properties of the subst...

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