chromaffin system
argentaffin system
Organ system subdivision that consists primarily of chromaffin cells and their supporting structures.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Endocrine |
| Parent Structure | neural crest-derived structure |
| Latin Name | argentaffin system |
| FMA ID | 79645 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chromaffin system?
Organ system subdivision that consists primarily of chromaffin cells and their supporting structures.
What body system is the chromaffin system part of?
The chromaffin system is part of the Endocrine.
What is the Latin name for the chromaffin system?
The Latin name for the chromaffin system is argentaffin system.
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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