Growth hormones
Growth hormones (GH = growth hormone) are hormones, and thus chemical messengers, that stimulate growth. An example of a classic growth hormone is somatropin. They are often misused in the sport of bodybuilding
Category : Anatomy-Lexicon
hymen
The hymen is a thin flap of connective tissue that covers the entrance to the vagina. Usually the so-called hymen is stretchable and has several openings through which the menstrual blood can escape. During sexual intercourse can
Straight abdominal muscle
The straight abdominal muscle runs on both sides of the midline of the abdomen and is approx. 40 cm long. Training the straight abdominal muscle is not only useful for aesthetic reasons, but also for health reasons, since it is the opponent of the deep ones
Collagen
- your medical information portal. Here you will find information on the subject of "collagen" explained to laymen.
Thymus
The thymus is located behind the breastbone and is one of the primary lymphatic organs. In the fetus, the thymus is extremely active, it prepares functional immune cells for their tasks. In the course of life, the thymus degenerates more and more
Endocrine system
Hormones are the body's own messenger substances. The endocrine system is subject to complex controls, in which the smallest disturbance can have a major impact. The tasks of the hormones include the regulation of blood pressure, blood sugar and cell growth
Growth of eyebrows
Beautiful, thick eyebrows are a dream of every woman. The following article shows you how to accelerate or stop the growth of your eyebrows.
The bellybutton
The navel is located roughly in the middle of the abdomen and is a small indentation in the skin. It is a remnant of the umbilical cord, which in the fetus connects the child's blood circulation with that of the mother and thus the
Testosterone deficiency
Testosterone is an important sex hormone that occurs in men and women and has different effects on sexual development, sexual behavior and muscle building. Testosterone deficiency can be a variety of different ones
The scrotum
The scrotum consists of 6 layers and plays an important role in protecting the male sexual organs. In addition to this advantage, numerous diseases of the scrotum can also occur. How the scrotum is structured, what diseases
hypertrophy
Hypertrophy describes the enlargement of an organ through cell growth. This effect is desirable during training because this is where muscle growth takes place. It is different with organs such as the prostate, where hyperplasia occurs in old age or as a result of a tumor
Function of the prostate
The function of the prostate is to produce a thin, milky and slightly acidic liquid that keeps the sperm alive in the ejaculate. If there is a deficiency in the hormone testosterone, it can lead to functional impairments
Vas deferens
The spermatic duct (ductus deferens) is a 40 cm long tube and is used to transport the sperm from the epididymis to the injection channel during an ejaculation. If it is severed during a vasectomy, the man will be sterilized
Urine color
Every day the body produces one to two liters of urine. The amount depends on the fluid intake. The urine is usually clear and light yellow to colorless in color. The less you have drunk before, the more concentrated and yellowish it is
Lower urinary tract disorders
Pain and urinary tract disorders can have different causes. The most common diseases of the descending urinary tract include inflammation of the renal pelvis (pyelonephritis), kidney stones, cystitis and bladder cancer
Figure renal pelvis
the medical table of figures. Here you will find helpful illustrations on the subject of the kidney pelvis.
Figure pelvic inflammation
the medical table of figures. Here you will find helpful illustrations on the subject of renal pelvic inflammation.
epithelium
Epithelium, also called covering tissue, is a type of tissue that lines most of the human organs. Epithelia look very different on different organs because they are supposed to fulfill different functions. Tumors can also arise from epithelia
Big tongue
The reason for the increase in size is an increased accumulation of fluid in the tissue of the tongue, which in most cases is caused by inflammation.
Tooth structure
The human set of teeth contains 28, with wisdom teeth altogether 32 teeth. In general, it can be said that the teeth become more and more massive towards the back, as the rear teeth are responsible for grinding, while the incisors are flat and pointed
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