Why is yogurt better than milk? Is milk a perfect food? It is perfect and complete for babies, but adults need other foods. Milk may seem like water, but it must not be gulped down like water. The solid curd formed on meeting the rennin and hydrochloric acid of the stomach, is indigestible, and may …
Vol 18
The ParotidsBy Betty Gwyneth Morales and Johnny Gregg Clark
Below each ear, behind the mandible lie the parotid glands, largest of the three,e pairs of glands that make up what is referred to as the salivary glands. The other two pairs are known as the submaxillary and sublingual glands. Together, they secrete saliva which insures the first stage of digestion. Sufficient chewing of foods …
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The Importance of the AdrenalsBy Diagnos-Techs
I. INTRODUCTION The adrenals are two small glands, each weighing 3 to 5 grams. They are located above the kidneys. The adrenals have one of the highest rates of blood flow per gram of tissue and the highest content of Vitamin C per gram of any tissue in the body. Each adrenal gland is composed …