ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Hypophysis
;
Mouse
;
Rostral zone
;
Intermediate lobe
;
Corticotrophic cells
;
Ultrastructure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The rostral zone of the intermediate lobe of the mouse hypophysis can clearly be distinguished from the other lobes of the adenohypophysis, especially from the pars tuberalis and the remainder of the intermediate lobe. It consists almost exclusively of corticotrophic cells which show reactive changes after adrenalectomy. The hypophysial stalk is entirely surrounded by this zone; laterally it forms large cell aggregations which extend dorsally as thin cell strands. The corticotrophs are also found within the hypophysial stalk which they invade along the blood vessels; frequently they are dispersed among the typical cells of the intermediate lobe, especially along the neural lobe and the hypophysial cleft.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00935992
