Ovulation

Cervical mucus During the cycle, the cervix changes under the influence of sex hormones. At the time of ovulation, it is ready to allow sperm to pass into the uterus: The cervix has dilated, stimulated mucus production and changed its composition. The cervical mucus is now liquid, watery clear and can be drawn into long … Ovulation

Sex Hormones: Function & Diseases

In the human body, numerous hormones ensure that vital processes take place. Among these are the sex hormones. While women have mainly estrogens and progestins, androgens are the sex hormones of men. The function of hormones can be limited by certain disorders. What are sex hormones? Sex hormones affect various mechanisms in the body. In … Sex Hormones: Function & Diseases

Febantel

Products Febantel is commercially available in combination tablet and suspension form as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1988. Structure and properties Febantel (C20H22N4O6S, Mr = 446.5 g/mol) is a sample zimidazole and a guanidine derivative. It exists as a colorless powder and is insoluble in water and alcohol due … Febantel

Thyroid Hormones: Structure, Function & Diseases

The two thyroid hormones T3 (also triiodothyronine) and L4 (also L-thyroxine or levothyroxine) are produced in the epithelial cells of the thyroid gland. Their control is subject to the regulatory hormone TSH basal (thyroid-stimulating hormone or thyrotropin), which is produced in the pituitary gland. The classic thyroid diseases related to hormones are hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and … Thyroid Hormones: Structure, Function & Diseases

Methyldopa

Products Methyldopa is commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets (Aldomet). It has been approved in many countries since 1962. Structure and properties Methyldopa (C10H13NO4, Mr = 211.2 g/mol) is an α-methylated derivative of the amino acid and dopamine precursor levodopa. It is present in drugs as anhydrous methyldopa (Methyldopum anhydricum) or as methyldopa … Methyldopa

Anatomy | Bonding of the fallopian tube

Anatomy The fallopian tube (Tuba uterina/Slapinx) is a paired female sexual organ. It lies within the abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity), which is called the intraperitoneal position, and provides the connection between the ovaries (ovaries) and the uterus. The fallopian tube has a length of about 10-15 cm and consists of a funnel (infundibulum) near the … Anatomy | Bonding of the fallopian tube