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Accessory Digestive Glands

Salivary Glands

These glands secrete saliva into the mouth:

• Parotid: Located in front of and below the ears.
• Submaxillary (Submandibular): Located against the inner face of the lower jaw.
• Sublingual: Located on the floor of the mouth.

Pancreas: A Mixed Gland

The pancreas is an elongated, spongy gland located underneath and behind the stomach. It performs both exocrine and endocrine functions:

• Exocrine Function (Digestion): It secretes pancreatic juice into the small intestine (duodenum) through the Ampulla of Vater.
• Endocrine Function (Hormone Secretion): Secretes hormones into the blood. Example: Insulin regulates the transport of glucose inside the cells.

Liver: The Body's Largest Gland

Location: Right side of the stomach... Continue reading "Human Digestive System: Glands, Stages, and Nutrient Absorption" »

Scene 1:

• Everyone shows up in a round table with computers thinking on what is the new game they will create.

• Poster: Brainstorm of ideas

• Carla: What game should we create now?

• Andrea: We can create a city!

• Bernardo: Yes! Let’s create a game that allows creating and simulating the life of your own avatar.

• Ines: That will be perfect! We can design clothes and accessories for the avatars

• Cuesta: That is a great idea, and it will not take too much time to code.

• Carla: We can also adapt the game so people can play using their smartphones.

• Everyone: Great let's call it... BIM’S!

Scene 2:

• Cuesta: You sit down in front of a computer and start typing codes. Let’s start with the coding

  • Question to Bernardo: Bernardo, do you remember the coding of how to make

Genres

Musical, Action, Romantic Comedy, Western, Science Fiction, Drama, Animation, Horror, Futuristic, Humorous

Adjectives

Others

Based on a novel: basada en una novela.

Based on a true story: basada en una historia real.

A hit: éxito de taquilla.

Cast: reparto  (de actores).

Costumes: vestuario.

Direct: dirigir.

Get rave reviews: conseguir críticas muy favorables.

Last: durar.

Main character: protagonista, personaje principal.

Nominate for an Oscar: nominar a un Óscar.... Continue reading "Film Terminology: Genres, Adjectives, and More" »

The Human Digestive System: Definition and Function

The digestive system is a set of organs responsible for carrying out digestion. It transforms food into simple substances that pass into the blood and eliminates undigested remains. Its primary role is to provide nutrients to cells by digesting food.

Organs of the Digestive System

Mouth

• Lips: Fleshy muscles that surround the mouth.
• Palate: The roof of the mouth, separating the mouth and nostrils. The anterior part is the hard palate, and the posterior part is the soft palate.
• Uvula: A structure that hangs from the soft palate, preventing the passage of substances into the nostrils.
• Teeth: Used to crush food. Types include incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Adults typically have 32 teeth (8

Animal Farm

Core Vocabulary: Social Action and Fundraising Terms

Activism and Protest Terminology

Activist:

Activista

Appeal:

Apelación

Attend a rally:

Asistir a un mitin

Banner:

Bandera

Campaign:

Campaña

Demonstrator:

Manifestante

Go on a march:

Ir en marcha

Petition:

Petición

Protest:

Protesta

Protester:

Manifestante

Rally:

Reunión / Mitin

Sign a petition:

Firmar una petición

Slogan:

Eslogan

Take part:

Tomar parte / Participar

Take part in a sit-in:

Participar en una sentada

Charity and Fundraising Vocabulary

Animal charity:

Caridad animal

Charity (Adjective):

Caritativo

Donation:

Donación

Donor:

Donante

Fundraising activity:

Actividad para recaudar dinero

Raise awareness of:

Crear conciencia de

Raise funds:

Recaudar fondos

Sponsor:

Patrocinador

Sponsorship:

Patrocinio

Sponsored walk:

Marcha benéfica

Volunteer:

  The rise of finance capitalism affected an organisation of work, the development of consumerism, economic inability and the expansion of international trade.

THE ORGANISATION OF WORK

  The assembly line developed: each worker specialised in a task, such as placing a nut. Henry Ford was the first to use the assembly line in his car manufacturing company.

THE BIRTH OF THE CONSUMER SOCIETY

  The consumer society led to a new way of thinking; people began to value material wellbeing highly.

  *The upper class was the only social group that could afford luxury items.

  *The lower class had lower wages and couldn't afford luxury items.

Economy: Craft Production

Continued to be regulated by associations called guilds (groups of persons who worked in the same association) and the domestic system. Trade was dominated by economic powers such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, and the United Provinces.

Social Conflicts

Taxes burdened ordinary people to pay for military expenses and luxuries for the court. Nobles demanded higher rents and services from peasants, leading to peasant impoverishment. The wealthy bourgeoisie benefited from buying lands at low prices. Urban and peasant revolts ensued due to growing taxation and food shortages.

Peace and War

Philip II and the Duke of Lerma pursued a peace policy, strengthening the treasury. Spain engaged in various treaties and wars, including... Continue reading "Economic, Social, and Political Changes in Europe: 16th-17th Century" »

Irregular Verbs in English

This comprehensive list provides the base form, past simple, and past participle of common irregular verbs in English.