A syrinx is a fluid-filled neuroglial cavity within the spinal cord, in the brain stem, or in the nerves of the elbow
A syrinx is a rare, fluid-filled neuroglial cavity within the spinal cord (syringomyelia), in the brain stem (syringobulbia), or in the nerves of the elbow, usually in a young age. Presentation Symptoms usually begin insidiously between adolescence and…
Delta cells (Ύ-cells or D cells) are somatostatin-producing cells
Delta cells (ÎŽ-cells or D cells) can be found in the stomach, intestine and the pancreatic islets. Delta cells comprise ca 5% of the cells in the islets but may interact with many more islet cells than suggested…
HCO3 (bicarbonate)
In inorganic chemistry, bicarbonate (IUPAC-recommended nomenclature: hydrogencarbonate) is an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid. It is a polyatomic anion with the chemical formula HCO3. Bicarbonate serves a crucial biochemical role in the physiological pH buffering system. The term “bicarbonate” was coined in 1814…
Intrinsic factor (IF) and haptocorrin (transcobalamin I) are necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12
Intrinsic factor (IF), cobalamin binding intrinsic factor, also known as gastric intrinsic factor (GIF), is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells (in humans) or chief cells (in rodents) of the stomach. It is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 later…
Pepsinogens are mainly grouped in 5 different groups based on their primary structure
1. Pepsinogen A (also called pepsinogen I) 2. Pepsinogen B 3. Progastricsin (also called pepsinogen II and pepsinogen C) 4. Prochymosin (also called prorennin) 5. Pepsinogen F (also called pregnancy-associated…
Goblet cells
Goblet cells are simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel-forming mucins, like mucin 5AC. The goblet cells mainly use the merocrine method of secretion, secreting vesicles into a duct, but may use apocrine methods, budding off their secretions, when under…
Gastric lipase
Gastric lipase, also known as LIPF, is an enzymatic protein that, in humans, is encoded by the LIPF gene. Function Gastric lipase is an acidic lipase secreted by the gastric chief cells in the fundic mucosa in the stomach. It has a pH…
In classical Greek mythology, Syrinx was a nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity
Mythology Story Syrinx was a beautiful wood nymph who had many times attracted the attention of satyrs, and fled their advances in turn. She worshipped Artemis, the goddess of wilderness, and…
The syrinx (from the Greek word for pan pipes) is the vocal organ of birds
The syrinx (from the Greek word “ÏÏÏÎčÎłÎŸ” for pan pipes) is the vocal organ of birds. Located at the base of a bird’s trachea, it produces sounds without the vocal folds of mammals. The sound is produced by vibrations of some or…
Atlantes (architecture)
In European architectural sculpture, an atlas (also known as an atlant, or atlante or atlantid; plural atlantes) is a support sculpted in the form of a man, which may take the place of a column, a pier or a pilaster. The Roman term…
