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The Pancreas

The Pancreas forms an integral part of the digestive system. Explore other free anatomical medical resources from Medika Life's Patient Resources

FBN1 gene, fibrillin 1

The FBN1 gene provides instructions for making a large protein called fibrillin-1. This protein is transported out of cells into the extracellular matrix, which is an intricate lattice of proteins and other molecules that forms in the spaces between cells.

Preparing for: Colposcopy

Our Preparing for series allows a patient to properly prepare themselves for a procedure. Answers about how long the procedure will last, what’s involved, what to expect

Understanding Hormones: the roles of Estrogen and Progesterone

How Estrogen and Progesterone levels affect women. These hormones play a key role in pregnancy and are also present in men.