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Endocrine System > Chromaffin System > Chromaffin Cells

Preferred term

Chromaffin Cells  

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Note

  • located in adrenal medulla & sympath paraganglia; store epinephrine

Scope note

  • Cells that store epinephrine secretory vesicles. During times of stress, the nervous system signals the vesicles to secrete their hormonal content. Their name derives from their ability to stain a brownish color with chromic salts. Characteristically, they are located in the adrenal medulla and paraganglia (PARAGANGLIA, CHROMAFFIN) of the sympathetic nervous system.

History note

  • 97

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019439

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