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Skin diseases on the external aspect of the ear are seen in a variety of medical disciplines. Dermatologists, othorhinolaryngologists, general practitioners, general and plastic surgeons are regularly consulted regarding cutaneous lesions on the ear. This article will focus on those diseases wherefore...
the hollow center of the tubule, where formed sperm are released into the duct system of the testis. Specifically, from the lumens of the seminiferous tubules, sperm move into the straight tubules (or tubuli recti), and from there into a fine meshwork...
The patient may feel tired, causing them to sleep more often or for longer periods of time. The digestive system will slow, causing reduced appetite and thirst or a desire to eat different foods. The patient may have difficulty regenerating skin cells, causing the skin to become thinner. The...
this hormone is capable of darkening of the skin by inducing melanin production in the skin’s melanocytes. Women also show increased MSH production during pregnancy; in combination with estrogens, it can lead to darker skin pigmentation, especially the skin of the areolas and labia minora. Figure...
During embryonic development, the skin, the largest organ of the human body, and nervous system are both derived from the neuroectoderm. Consequently, several key factors and mechanisms that influence and control central or peripheral nervous system acti
The mammary gland is classified as a branched tubuloalveolar structure with hormone-responsive lobules surrounded by a loose connective tissue stroma. The glands making up the breast are embedded in adipose tissue separated by bands of connective tissue.
What is the normal anatomy and physiology of the skin? What are the functions, layers, skin appendages, and cells found in the skin? Using Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) for example how is the normal an What is the function of melanin in the human skin?
14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Although this may be methodologically advantageous, it is important to recognize that ostomy samples are exposed to the skin and external environment, which may impact the microbial community.12 An additional methodologic challenge of microbiome investigations is moving beyond ...
of neurons with axons that are sensory endings in the periphery, such as in the skin, and that extend into the CNS through the dorsal nerve root. The ganglion is an enlargement of the nerve root. Under microscopic inspection, it can be seen to include the cell bodies of the neurons, as...