chromaffin cell

Term ID

CL:0000166

Synonyms

phaeochromocyte

Definition

A cell that stores 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 of the sympathetic nervous system. A06.224.161

References

BTO:0000259
FMA:69263

Ontology

Cell Ontology

Relationships

develops from: migratory neural crest cell

migratory neural crest cell Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation cell

amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation cell Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: adrenal cortex chromaffin cell adrenal medulla chromaffin cell chromaffin cell of adrenal gland chromaffin cell of left ovary chromaffin cell of ovary ... Show All 11 Terms

adrenal cortex chromaffin cell adrenal medulla chromaffin cell chromaffin cell of adrenal gland chromaffin cell of left ovary chromaffin cell of ovary chromaffin cell of paraaortic body chromaffin cell of paraganglion chromaffin cell of right ovary chromophil cell of anterior pituitary gland interrenal chromaffin cell type EC enteroendocrine cell Show first 5 Terms