CHROMAFFIN CELLS
\kɹˈə͡ʊmɐfˌɪn sˈɛlz], \kɹˈəʊmɐfˌɪn sˈɛlz], \k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_ɐ_f_ˌɪ_n s_ˈɛ_l_z]\
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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.
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