Studies of the ultimobranchial gland of a teleost, Esomus danrica (Ham.)
Folia morphologica.
1990 ;
38 (1) :
83-5.
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/pmid02341086
PubMed
2341086
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Fishes anatomy & histology MeSH
- Ultimobranchial Body anatomy & histology MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
The author describes the histophysiology of the ultimobranchial gland of E. danrica. The gland is the site of synthesis and storage of the polypeptide calcitonin, which has a hypocalcaemic effect. However, the sexual dimorphism of the ultimobranchial gland suggests that it also plays a role in reproduction, particularly in ovarian maturation.
