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  2. Uterine gland - Wikipedia

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    Uterine glands or endometrial glands are tubular glands, lined by a simple columnar epithelium, found in the functional layer of the endometrium that lines the uterus. Their appearance varies during the menstrual cycle. During the proliferative phase, uterine glands appear long due to estrogen secretion by the ovaries.

  3. Endometrium - Wikipedia

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    In the uterus, simple tubular glands reach from the endometrial surface through to the base of the stroma, which also carries a rich blood supply provided by the spiral arteries. In women of reproductive age, two layers of endometrium can be distinguished.

  4. Tubular gland - Wikipedia

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    simple tubular or simple straight tubular [3] or straight tubular [4] the gland is a uniform tube Small intestine (Crypts of Lieberkühn), uterine glands: coiled tubular or simple coiled tubular [5] the gland is coiled without losing its tubular form sweat glands: simple branched tubular [6] or compound tubular [7] branching occurs in the tubes

  5. Simple columnar epithelium - Wikipedia

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    It is present in the lining of the fallopian tubes, where currents generated by the cilia propel the egg cell toward the uterus. Ciliated columnar epithelium forms the neuroepithelium of the ependyma that lines the ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord. These cilia move the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF).

  6. List of glands of the human body - Wikipedia

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    Tiedmann's glands, Bartholin's glands, vulvovaginal glands vulva, vagina: 42 Tubarial glands: posterior nasopharynx, over the torus tubarius [2] saliva 43 Uterine glands: uterus: histotroph (uterine milk) tubular 44 Weber's glands: tongue: mucous tubular 45 Glands of Zeis: eyelids, free edges sebaceous

  7. What is uterus didelphys? Why some women have two ... - AOL

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    What are the health complications of uterus didelphys? According to Oller, “With uterine didelphys there is a higher risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, breech presentation, the need for a ...

  8. As more women turn to testosterone, here's what to know ... - AOL

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    Testosterone is an essential hormone for both men and women, playing an important role in muscle growth and cognitive function. Low levels of the hormone can lead to changes in mood, cognition and ...

  9. Female reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ. The uterus provides mechanical protection, nutritional support, and waste removal for the developing embryo (weeks 1 to 8) and fetus (from week 9 until the delivery). In addition, contractions in the muscular wall of the uterus are important in pushing out the fetus at the time of birth.