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.
Electron capture detector (ECD). Electron capture detectors (ECD) are typically used in environmental testing for detecting PCBâs, organochlorine pesticides, herbicides and various halogenated hydrocarbons. With an electron capture detector, a beta emitter such as radioactive tritium or 63Ni is used to ionize the carrier gas.