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Basophil cell
Cell type found in the pituitary gland
Cell type found in the pituitary gland
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Basophil cell |
| Image | Histology of pars distalis of the anterior pituitary with chromophobes, basophils, and acidophils, annotated.jpg |
| Caption | Microanatomy of the pars distalis of the anterior pituitary, showing chromophobes, basophils, and acidophils |
| Location | Anterior pituitary |
cells in the pituitary gland
An anterior pituitary basophil is a type of cell in the anterior pituitary which manufactures hormones.
It is called a basophil because it is basophilic (readily takes up bases), and typically stains a relatively deep blue or purple.
These basophils are further classified by the hormones they produce. (It is usually not possible to distinguish between these cell types using standard staining techniques.)
| Cell name | Relative proportion | Hormone produced | Hypothalamic regulators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corticotrophs | 15% | ACTH | CRH |
| Gonadotrophs | 10% | FSH, LH and hCG* | GnRH |
| Thyrotrophs | 5% | TSH | TRH |
*Produced only in pregnancy by the developing embryo.
References
References
- {{BUHistology. 14002loa
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