These hormones travel through your blood to other cells and help control or coordinate many body processes. Endocrine glands include: 1  Adrenal glands: Two glands that sit on top of the kidneys that release the hormone cortisol.
Vaginal fornix Definition. It refers to any one of the deepest sections of the vagina that extends into the recesses formed by the vaginal region of the cervix. The word âfornixâ is Latin in origin and stands for âarchâ.
The cervix is the lower end of the womb (uterus). It is at the top of the vagina. It is about 2 inches long. The cervical canal passes through the cervix. It allows blood from a menstrual period and a baby (fetus) to pass from the womb into the vagina. The cervical canal also allows sperm to pass from the vagina into the uterus. A Pap smear is a screening test to check for cancer of the cervix.