Chromaffin cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002037",
  "term": "Chromaffin cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A neuroendocrine cell found primarily in the adrenal medulla and in sympathetic ganglia. These cells synthesize and secrete catecholamines, such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), in response to stress. They are characterized by their affinity for chromium salts, which stain their cytoplasmic granules brown.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adrenal gland",
    "adrenaline",
    "noradrenaline"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 736 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/chromaffin-cell/"
}