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Medicine
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is characterized by recurrent thrombosis, recurrent fetal loss, and neurological symptoms. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is often seen, while thrombocytosis (high platelet count) is not a typical feature of
Physiology
When the corpus luteum regresses during the menstrual cycle, it stops secreting estrogen and progesterone, leading to the shedding of the uterine lining.
Physiology
The pancreas contains several types of cells, including alpha cells that secrete glucagon, beta cells that produce insulin, and delta cells that secrete somatostatin. Each type has a specific function in regulating metabolism and digestion.