1 Water is the biological milieuâthe substance that makes life possibleâand almost all the molecular components of living cells, whether they be found in animals, plants, or microorganisms, are soluble in water.
What is the normal size of a pituitary gland for a person > 40 years? When the tumor was diagnosed the size of the gland was 16mm in diameter. Does this mean it is a micro adenoma or macro adenoma? Usually the report will specify what is normal, if there is a lesion, if the lesion is suspected etc.
Written By: Adrenal gland, also called suprarenal gland, either of two small triangular endocrine glands that are located above each kidney. In humans each adrenal gland weighs about 5 g (0.18 ounce) and measures about 30 mm (1.2 inches) wide, 50 mm (2 inches) long, and 10 mm (0.4 inch) thick.