chromaffin paraganglion
chromaffin body
Small bodies containing chromaffin cells occurring outside of the adrenal medulla, most commonly near the sympathetic ganglia and in organs such as the kidney, liver, heart and gonads.
| Type | Nerve |
| Body System | Endocrine |
| Parent Structure | paraganglion (generic) |
| Latin Name | chromaffin body |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chromaffin paraganglion?
Small bodies containing chromaffin cells occurring outside of the adrenal medulla, most commonly near the sympathetic ganglia and in organs such as the kidney, liver, heart and gonads.
What body system is the chromaffin paraganglion part of?
The chromaffin paraganglion is part of the Endocrine.
What is the Latin name for the chromaffin paraganglion?
The Latin name for the chromaffin paraganglion is chromaffin body.
Related Structures
adrenal cortex
adrenal gland cortex
Adrenal gland
Glandula suprarenalis
adrenal gland capsule
adrenal capsule
adrenal/interrenal gland
adrenal - interrenal gland
adrenal medulla
adrenal central medulla
adrenal tissue
adrenal gland tissue
biliary ductule
bile capillary
capillary network of liver
capillary plexus of liver
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