chromaffin cell

Term ID

ZFA:0009099

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.

Appears at

Unknown

Evident until