Basophil cell
Contributors to Wikimedia projects
Article Images
This article is about cells in the pituitary gland. For the class of blood cells, see Basophil granulocyte.
An anterior pituitary basophil is a type of cell in the anterior pituitary which manufactures hormones.
| Basophil cell | |
|---|---|
 Microanatomy of the pars distalis of the anterior pituitary, showing chromophobes, basophils, and acidophils | |
| Details | |
| Location | Anterior pituitary |
| Identifiers | |
| TH | H3.08.02.2.00023 |
| Anatomical terms of microanatomy | |
It is called a basophil because it is basophilic (readily takes up bases), and typically stains a relatively deep blue or purple.[1]
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.
See also
References
- ^ Histology image:14002loa from Vaughan, Deborah (2002). A Learning System in Histology: CD-ROM and Guide. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0195151732.