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chromaffin cell |
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chromaffin cell, any one of the special cells that compose the paraganglia and are connected to the ganglia of the celiac, renal, suprarenal, aortic, and hypogastric plexuses. The chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla secrete two catecholamines, epinephrine and norepinephrine, which affect smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands in the same way as sympathetic stimulation, by increasing and prolonging sympathetic effects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As before, Lindau's group will place a chromaffin cell in the microelectrode array and locate the secretion event. Nutritional influences on adrenal chromaffin cell development: comparison with central neurons. Nutritional influences on adrenal chromaffin cell development: comparison with central neurons. |
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