What is smegma? Smegma is a sebaceous, yellowish-white mass between the glans penis and the foreskin. It is also called foreskin sebum and consists of secretion from the sebaceous glands located in the skin of the glans and exfoliated epithelial cells from the inside of the foreskin (prepuce). In women, smegma also forms – it … Smegma – Composition and Function
What is saliva? Saliva is the odorless and tasteless secretion of the salivary glands in the oral cavity. It is mainly produced by three large glands: the bilateral parotid gland (parotid gland), the submandibular gland (submandibular gland) and the sublingual gland (sublingual gland). In addition, there are numerous small salivary glands in the buccal, palatal … Saliva – composition and function
Medications come in many different forms. The different forms and compositions of medications are due to the different active ingredients used in the medications. Variety of choices in pharmacies In addition to various tablet forms, ointments and drops, the following so-called dosage forms are also offered in pharmacies: Granules consist of small granules in which … Granules, Suspensions, Suppositories and Teas
The doctor prescribes them, the pharmacist sells them: Medicines. Medicines are drugs intended to cure a disease as well as to prevent or diagnose a disease. Medicines have long been made from plants, plant parts, animal and chemical compounds. In the meantime, pharmacologists are increasingly focusing their attention on genetic engineering and synthetic manufacturing processes. … Medications: Types and Dosage Forms
Medicines should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place, preferably in a cabinet. Shoe boxes, tin cans with or without lids, or just any drawer are unsuitable. The best place for a medicine cabinet is the bedroom or an unheated adjoining room. Bathrooms and kitchens are usually too humid and too warm – … Medications: Storage and Shelf Life
