Cervical spine fractures can occur secondary to exaggerated flexion or extension, or because of direct trauma or axial loading. Pathology. The cervical spine is susceptible to injury because it is highly mobile with relatively small vertebral bodies and supports the head which is both heavy and acts as a lever.
The inactive molecule pepsinogen is cleaved in a strongly acidic environment to give off the active enzyme, pepsin. Pepsinogen is produced in the stomach by chief cells.
Pycnogenol is a liquid that is extracted from the bark of the Maritime Pine tree-a tree that is native to France, but also found in other parts of the world. It has been used for decades as an active ingredient in a wide variety of vitamin and mineral blends, as well as a vast array of dietary supplements.