The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a series of interconnected membranes or flattened sacs adjacent and connected to the nuclear membrane. The ER comes in two different morphological forms: smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) and rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER). The primary function of the sER is to serve as a platform for the synthesis of lipids (fats), carbohydrate (sugars) metabolism , and the detoxification of drugs and other toxins.
An aortogram is an image of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, acquired by injecting a radiopaque substance into a patient and using medical imaging equipment to snap a series of pictures.
Various diagnostic techniques are used for diagnosing abdominal problems. Amongst these are abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, x-ray and CT scanning. Abdominal ultrasound is usually the first line method for examining the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and blood vessels of the abdomen.It can also show the blood flow to these organs and the blood flow of the main blood vessels in the abdomen.arious diagnostic techniques are used for diagnosing abdominal problems. Amongst these are abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, x-ray and CT scanning. Abdominal ultrasound is usually the first line method for examining the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and blood vessels of the abdomen.