Produced by: Ovaries and corpus luteum, placenta in pregnancy. Sertoli cells in testes of male (sm quant), liver in males. Target Organs: Ext & int reproductive organs, breasts (female) testes (male). Action females: Breasts: induce growth of glandular and ductal tissue; initiate deposition of fat at puberty.
This procedure is sometimes called esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Using the scope, your doctor can look for ulcers, inflammation, tumors, infection, or bleeding. He or she can collect tissue samples (biopsy), remove polyps, and treat bleeding through the scope.
Alternative names[edit] Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD or OGD) (/áµ»ËsÉfÉÉ¡oÊËÉ¡Ã¦stroÊËduËoÊdáµ»ËnÉskoÊpi/) is also called panendoscopy (PES) and upper GI endoscopy.