Major tick-borne diseases transmitted to dogs in the United States include: â¢ Lyme disease, which comes from the deer tick, can cause stiffness, lameness, swollen joints, loss of appetite, fever and fatigue. Your dog may not show signs of the disease until several months after infected.
The small intestine begins at the duodenum, which receives food from the stomach. It is a tubular structure, usually between 6 and 7 m long. The area of the human, adult small intestinal mucosa is about 30 m 2.
The pancreas is located behind your stomach and attached via ducts to both the gall bladder and the small intestines. Comprised of exocrine tissues and endocrine tissues, the pancreas is an important organ for two reasons: It both regulates blood sugar levels within the body and aids in the digestion of food.