chromaffin cell
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Introduction
found in adrenal medulla, paravertebral & prevertebral sympathetic ganglia; part of amine precursor uptake & decarboxylation (APUD) system
derived from neuroectoderm, innervated by preganglionic sympathetic nerves to release secretory products.
Cells secrete epinephrine, norepinephrine & perhaps opioids.