Mention the location and the functions of the following:
i. Intestinal cells
ii. Somatotroph
iii.pericardial fluid

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The solution for the 2nd & 3rd part has been mentioned below-

Somatotroph-

• Location- Growth hormone is a protein hormone of about 190 amino acids that is synthesized and secreted by cells called somatotrophs in the anterior pituitary.
• Functions-
  • It is a major participant in the control of several complex physiologic processes, including growth and metabolism.
  • It is also of considerable interest as a drug used in both humans and animals.

Pericardial fluid-

• Location-
  • The heart is surrounded by a double membrane called pericardium and the space between these membranes is filled with the fluid called pericardial fluid.
  • It acts as a shock absorber and protects the heart from damage.
• Functions- The pericardium has several functions-
  • Prevents the heart from over-expanding when blood volume increases.
  • It lubricates the epicardial surface allowing the membranes to glide over each other with each heart beat.
  • The pericardium plays an important role in cardiac changes during inspiration.

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