Endothelium
The Cells of the Endothelium are known as: Endothelial Cells
Description
The Endothelium is a layer of flattened Cells, one Cell thick that lines the Heart, Lymph Vessels and inner walls of Blood Vessels.
Biological Function of the Endothelium
Cardiovascular System
The Endothelium is the source of various endogenous substances with Vasoactive properties:
Receptors for Endothelin are located in the Endothelium.
Nitric Oxide (NO) is produced in the Endothelium.
Hair
The Endothelium plays a role in the prevention of Male Pattern Baldness:
Nitric Oxide (which functions as a Hair Growth Factor) is manufactured/released within the Endothelium - damage to the Endothelium interferes with Nitric Oxide production/release which can subsequently exacerbate Male Pattern Baldness.
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