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.
Abdominal ultrasound imaging is performed to evaluate the: kidneys; liver; gallbladder; pancreas; spleen; abdominal aorta and other blood vessels of the abdomen; Ultrasound is used to help diagnose a variety of conditions, such as: abdominal pain or distention. abnormal liver function. enlarged abdominal organ. stones in the gallbladder or kidney.