Structural Variations and Distributions of Human Body Follicles

June 2022 in “ Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series ”

TLDR Human body follicles have diverse structures and functions important for health.

The study reviewed the structural variations and distributions of human body follicles, focusing on their anatomical, histological, and physiological characteristics. It highlighted the clinical significance of various follicular patterns beyond the well-known ovarian follicle, such as follicular dendritic cells in the lymph node and follicular stellate cells in the pituitary. The review aimed to define and locate different types of body follicles and correlate their structures and functions, providing a foundation for future research in this field.

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