ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Chromaffin cells
;
Adult rat adrenal cortex
;
Glomerular zone
;
Electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The occasional presence of islets of chromaffin cells in the glomeru lar zone of the adrenal cortex of adult rats, is reported in this light and electron microscope study. A possible error in organogenesis of the gland and the possible persistence of some foetal characteristics in these ectopic cells are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00218980
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