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Proverbs 3:5-6
The third article, which is about the characteristics of fibrous connective tissue (FCT), which is the most diverse type of connective tissue in your body, talks about its characteristics, fiber types, and functions in the body and how it is found in different locations in the body, like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin.
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The second article, which is about the three types of cartilage in the body, which are elastic, hyaline, and fibrocartilage, gives a detailed and understandable yet complex explanation when it comes to their structure, characteristics, functions, and locations within the body. What I appreciate about it is how it also gives information on how to…[Read more]
What I can say about the first article, which is about the four major histological layers of the digestive system, is that it provides a comprehensive overview of the digestive system’s major layers, including the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serous layer. It explains the structure and functions of each layer, which highlights their…[Read more]
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The appendix serves no purpose. However, according to one theory, the appendix works as a reservoir for beneficial bacteria, “rebooting” the digestive system following diarrheal disorders. Another theory is that according to some specialists, the appendix is a remnant of our evolutionary past.
The primary function of the gallbladder is to store bile. Bile aids in the breakdown of fats by the digestive system. Bile is a viscous fluid composed primarily of cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile salts.
The ileum aids in the further digestion of food that has passed through the stomach and other sections of the small intestine. It takes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbs, lipids, and proteins) and water from food and converts them into energy for the body.
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Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Gallbladder: What Is It, Function, Location & Anatomy. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21690-gallbladder#:~:text=Your%20gallbladder%20is%20part%20of,cholesterol%2C%20bilirubin%20and%20bile%20salts.
NIH (n.d.). NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/ileum
WebMD (2019, May 18). The Appendix (Human Anatomy): Appendix Picture, Definition, Function, Conditions, Tests, and Treatments. Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-appendix#:~:text=Normally%2C%20the%20appendix%20sits%20in,remnant%20from%20our%20evolutionary%20past.