1.(Anatomy) a cell or organ in man and other animals that synthesizes chemical substances and secretes them for the body to use or eliminate, either through a duct (exocrine gland) or directly into the bloodstream (endocrine gland). See alsoexocrine gland,endocrine gland ...
A lymphoid endocrine gland in the chest involved in immunity. Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited Translations Spanish / Español Select a language: timo thymus [ˈθaɪməs]N(thymuses, thymi (pl))[ˈθaɪmaɪ]...
An endocrine gland in the brain, shaped like a pine cone and located in a pocket near the splenium of the corpus callosum. It is the site of melatonin synthesis, which is inhibited by light striking the retina. Synonym: pineal body; See: melatonin PITUITARY GLAND: Hormones secreted by the...
Mouth & Throat Anatomy | Diagram, Parts & Functions from Chapter 17/ Lesson 1 90K Learn what the mouth is. Explore parts of the mouth and throat, the mouth function, what infections can happen in the mouth, and what role saliva plays. ...
Host and venom evolution in parasitoid wasps: does independently adapting to the same host shape the evolution of the venom gland transcriptome? ArticleOpen access15 August 2024 Background The evolution of venom has long fascinated biologists, especially the complex venom systems that have evolved inde...
This secretion protects the walls of the duodenum from degradation by the acidic and proteolytic activity of the chime. Answer and Explanation: (A) Brunner?s glands are located above the sphincter of Oddi in the duodenum. These tubular submucosal glands ...
Salivary glands are indirectly damaged during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, resulting in acute and chronic hyposalivation. Current treatments for radiation-induced hyposalivation do not permanently restore function to the gland; therefore, more