(3) After all of the AVP stored in the posterior pituitary gland has been released, a third phase of diabetes insipidus develops if >80-90% of the AVP-secreting neuronal cell bodies in the ...

Most pituitary tumors are adenomas that develop in the adenohypophysis (the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland), which is composed of six epithelial cell types that secrete peptide hormones.

Signaling molecules called wnts help developing embryos form what's called the anterior-posterior axis by telling the animal where its posterior resides. If it's needed, wnt signaling may also be ...

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Research suggests that kinesiotaping may help reduce improper movement of a functional posterior tibial tendon and increase tibialis anterior muscle (muscle in lower leg) activity. Risks include ...

One case series involving six infants demonstrated that increasing the depth of chest compressions from one-third to one-half the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest resulted in a 62 percent ...