a ductless, butterfly-shaped gland lying at the base of the neck, formed mostly of lymphatic tissue and aiding in the production of T cells of the immune system: after puberty, the lymphatic tissue gradually degenerates. Also calledthy′mus gland`. ...
The endocrine glands include the thyroid, adrenal, hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal, ovaries and testes that play vital functions in our body such as growth and development, metabolism, mood and reproduction controlled by hormones. The abnormalities in the functions of endocrine glands are formed ...
Once tissue-specific cells are formed, oral epithelial cells only contribute to parts of the inter-glandular ducts connecting the secretory organ with the oral cavity. Instead, Sox10 cells form all epithelial cells in the adult SMG, as well cells parts in inter-glandular ducts. We hypothesized ...
Mammary gland Gross arrangement: 15-20 secretory lobes separated by suspensory ligaments. Secretory lobes: consist of lobules and tubuloalveolar glands, which produce milk in response to prolactin. Lactiferous ducts: these secretory ducts of the lobes are formed by converging lobules and intralobular...
Hormones are messengers in the body and are secreted in different glands; for instance, insulin is secreted in the pancreas. However, some hormones... See full answer below.Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts ...
Eccrine sweat glands play an essential role in regulating body temperature. Sweat is produced in the coiled secretory portion of the gland, which is surrounded by obliquely aligned myoepithelial cells; the sweat is then peristaltically transported to the skin surface. Myoepithelial cells are contracti...
Thus this lineage-restricted progenitor compartment expresses several markers known to be important in embryonic and somatic stem cell compartments. Of note, LGR5 was not identified in our PDG microarray analysis; however, because it is a well-characterized stem cell marker in the stomach and ...
Amphibian defence against predators and microorganisms is directly related to cutaneous glands that produce a huge number of different toxins. These glands are distributed throughout the body but can form accumulations in specific regions. When grouped i
There are several paired salivary glands in people and animals. In addition to helping digest macromolecules, saliva keeps the mouth moist. It also helps lubricate ingested food when going down the esophagus.Answer and Explanation: Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your ...
Our study revealed a sex-biased SG proteome for F. occidentalis, and TSWV infection modulated the SG proteome in a sex-dependent manner as evident by the number, differential abundance, identities and generalized roles of the proteins. Male SGs exhibited a larger proteomic response to the virus ...