Category: Database: Organ and Tissue

The fornix is a major white matter tract in the brain that serves as a primary communication pathway within the…

The parahippocampal gyrus is a prominent structure of the medial temporal lobe, located adjacent to the hippocampus and playing a…

The cingulate gyrus is a curved fold located on the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, sitting just above the…

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the medial temporal lobe of the brain, near…

The limbic system is a complex and interconnected set of brain structures located beneath the cerebral cortex, often referred to…

The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped structure located deep within the medial temporal lobe of the brain.  It plays a…

Lipid metabolism encompasses the complex network of pathways involved in the synthesis, breakdown, and utilization of lipids in living organisms….

The portal vein is a unique blood vessel that forms a critical component of the hepatic portal system, playing an…

The testes (or testicles) are paired male reproductive organs that serve dual functions as both endocrine glands and gamete-producing organs….

The ovaries are paired female reproductive organs that serve dual functions as both endocrine glands and gamete-producing organs. Located in…

The stomach is a muscular, hollow organ that forms a crucial component of the digestive system, located in the upper…

The intestine is a long, tubular structure in the digestive system that plays a critical role in digesting food, absorbing…

The trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, is a vital component of the respiratory system that serves as the primary…

The axon hillock is a specialized region of a neuron located at the junction between the cell body (soma) and…

A synapse is the fundamental communication junction between two neurons or between a neuron and another type of cell, such…